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You can read online solas 2014 consolidated text of the international convention for the safety of life at sea 1974 as amended here in pdf. The international convention for the safety of life at sea solas is an important international treaty concerning the safety of merchant ships. It includes articles setting out general obligations, etcetera. Being desirous of promoting safety of life at sea by establishing in a common agreement uniform principles and rules directed thereto. Recalling article 28b of the convention on the international maritime organization concerning the functions of the committee, recalling also article viiib of the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 the convention, concerning the amendment procedure applicable to the annex to the convention, other than to. Amendments to the international convention for the safety. Article iii communication of information the parties to the present protocol undertake to communicate to, and deposit with, the secretarygeneral of the international maritime organization hereinafter referred to as the. The 1974 convention has been modified on a number of occasions. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas. Chapter i general provisions chapter ii1 construction subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction chapter iii lifesaving appliances, etc. Part b fire safety measures for passenger ships carrying more than 36.
Manuel ventura ship design i msc in naval architecture and marine engineering m. Of all the international conventions dealing with maritime safety, the most important is the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended, better known as solas, which covers a wide range of measures designed to improve the safety of shipping. For the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended the maritime safety committee, recalling article 28b of the convention on the international maritime organization concerning the functions of the committee, recalling further article viiib of the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 hereinafter referred to as. Ship safety certificate as evidence of compliance with solas requirements. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas document type multilateral field of application global date nov 1, 1974. Articles solas 74 page 16 articles of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 the contracting governments being desirous of promoting safety of life at sea by establishing in a common agreement uniform. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. Download book solas 2014 consolidated text of the international convention for the safety of life at sea 1974 as amended in pdf format. The 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas convention obliges the master of a ship at sea which is in a position to be able to provide assistance, on receiving information from any source that persons are in distress at sea, is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance, if possible informing them or the. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974. Solas chapter v 1702 solas chapter v safety of navigation the solas safety of life at sea convention is published by the imo international maritime organisation at which the isaf have consultative status. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the titanic disaster, the secon and the fourth in 1960. J with article of the convention, to transmit certified the present resolution text of the amendments contained in the annex to all contracting rnutnne. Refer to the assembly resolution on pilot transfer arrangements, to be adopted by the organization.
International convention for the safety of life at sea preamble the governments of germany, the commonwealth of australia, belgium, canada, denmark, spain, the irish free state, the united states of america, 1 the u. Safety of life at sea an overview sciencedirect topics. The international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974, requires flag states to ensure that their ships comply with minimum safety standards in construction, equipment and operation. Safety of life at sea solas 1974 imo international maritime organization is the agency of the united nations that is responsible for the safety of navigation as well as the prevention of marine pollution by ships.
This publication contains the remaining resolutions of the 1997 solas conference, i. International convention for the safety of life at sea. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. The first version of the treaty was passed as a result of the titanic disaster in the year 1912 in which the largest passenger ship in the world hit an iceberg and sank. Considering that this end may best be achieved by the conclusion of a convention to replace the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1960, taking account of developments since that convention was concluded. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the titanic disaster, the second in. Part viii contains various regulations on nuclearpowered ships excluding warships. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas convention done at.
The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the titanic disaster, the second in 1929, the third in 1948, and the fourth in 1960. International convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 contents convention annex. Ventura solas 2 solas historical background convention, 1974 8 7 9 1, l o c o t o r p amendments, 1983 amendments, 1988 8 8 9 1, l o c o t o r p amendments, 1991 amendments, 1992. International convention on safety of life at sea adopted in 1974 by imo. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea articles of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 the contracting governments the contracting governments. International convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 the contracting governments, being desirous of promoting safety of life at sea by establishing in common agreement uniform principles and rules directed thereto, considering that this end may best be achieved by the conclusion of a convention to replace. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea articles of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 article iii laws, regulations article iii laws, regulations. Solas vgm update june 22, 2016 page 1 of 8 imo international maritime organization the united nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships 171 member countries solas convention safety of life at sea solas, 1974, as amended.
On january 1, 2017, the international code for ships operating in polar waters polar code, adopted by the imo in may 2015, entered into force and is mandatory under solas and marpol. For the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended the maritime safety committee, recalling article 28b of the convention on the international maritime organization concerning the functions of the committee, recalling further article viiib of the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974, hereinafter referred to as. The contracting governments undertake to communicate to and deposit with the secretarygeneral of the intergovernmental maritime. International convention for the safety of life at. International solas the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas is an international maritime safety treaty. The maritime safety committee msc of the international maritime organization imo adopted resolution msc. The solas convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. Delete record international convention for the safety of life at sea solas. The 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas convention obliges the master of a ship at sea which is in a position to be able to provide assistance, on receiving information2 from any source that persons are in distress at. Imo conventions 25062016 1international convention for. This convention has been superceded, with effect from 25 may 1980, by the 1974 convention, as between the states parties to the later convention part vii relates to the packaging, labelling and safety of the transport of hazardous substances. Protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974. It ensures that ships registered by signatory states comply with minimum safety standards in construction, equipment and operation of ships. They include amendments to the guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers resolution a.