This remains the applicable legal instrument where certain regulations. The contracting governments undertake to communicate to and deposit with the secretarygeneral of the intergovernmental maritime. Explanatory notes to the solas regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over. Aug 31, 2016 construction drawings solas 1974, regulation ii7. The solas project is unique in connecting the biogeochemicalphysical oceanic and atmospheric scientific communities. List of all 14 chapters small description of sola s. Manuel ventura ship design i msc in naval architecture and marine engineering m. The treaty includes articles setting out general obligations, etc. Dec 21, 2001 may 2000 amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 solas chapter iii, regulation 28. Includes regulations concerning the survey of the various types of ships and the issuing of documents signifying that the ship meets the requirements of the. The convention in force today is sometimes referred to as solas, 1974, as amended. Solas safety of life at sea consolidated 2014 released from imo. Being desirous of promoting safety of life at sea by establishing in a common agreement uniform principles and rules directed thereto.
Life at sea solas, 1974 hereinafter referred to as the convention. 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. Nov 17, 2014 the recent release of solas consolidated, 2014 edition from the international maritime organization imo marks a new chapter in the evolution of safety regulations for the international maritime community. Solas chapter v regulation 18 approval, survyes and. Damage control plans and bookletssolas 1974, regulation ii119. 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. The contracting governments undertake to promulgate all laws, decrees, orders and regulations and to take all other steps which may be. 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. Technical provisions the main objective of the solas convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.
Edition may 2017 page 9 solas interpretations dnv gl as section 1 introduction 1 general 1. Any exemptions are mentioned at the end of each regulation. The international convention for the safety of life at sea solas is an international maritime. Solas 1974 requires flag states to ensure that ships flagged by them comply with the minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships. International convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 contents convention annex. Ii2 to address the above issues, the subcommittee on fire protection undertook an eight year effort that led to the adoption of an entirely new structure for solas chapter ii2 which may better accommodate the way port and flag states and ship designers deal with fire safety issues in the future. If the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974. Regulation 18 approval, surveys and performance standards of navigational systems and equipment and voyage data recorder.
Isle of man ship registry manx shipping notice 058 page 2 of 17. This amendment will come into force on 1 july 1996 and will affect regulations vi2, vi5, vii5 and vii6 of solas and will make mandatory certain parts of the imo css code which thus far has been recommendatory. Safety of life at sea conventions solas title 46, u. It is also one of the oldest, the first version having been adopted at a conference held in london in 1914. Solas 2014 edition is complied to provide a simple reference to solas requirements, contain a consolidated text of the 1974 solas convention, the 1988 solas protocol, and all subsequent. Solas chapter v regulation 19 carriage requirements for. International convention for the safety of life at sea. Imo solas 74, the last adopted revised convention of 1974, includes a number of regulations under different solas chapters, which deals. 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 principles and rules directed thereto. Federal register enforcement of solas requirements. Please note that this document reflects the 1 july 2002 edition of the solas provisions for chapter ii2 on fire protection.
The provisions of articles ii, iii other than paragraph a, iv, vib, c and d, vii and viii of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 hereinafter referred to as the convention are incorporated in the present protocol, provided that references in those articles to the convention and to contracting. When in accordance with the present convention special rules are drawn up by. Stability informationsolas 1974, regulations ii1, ll convention. The current version of solas is the 1974 version, known as solas 1974, which came into force on 25 may 1980. C on and after december 31, 2004, to all other vessels built before the date referred to in subparagraph a.
International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. 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. Protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 solas prot hssc 1988 3 february 2000. Amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended chapter iii lifesaving appliances and arrangements part b requirements for ships and lifesaving appliances regulation 19 emergency training and drills 1 the existing text of paragraphs 2. A new chapter xiv is added after chapter xiii, as follows. This publication contains the remaining resolutions of the 1997 solas conference, i.
May 2000 amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 solas chapter iii, regulation 28. Jane nash from john good group outlines the basic principles cargo owners and logistics stakeholders need to know ahead of the 1 july containerweight changes. Thanks to this innovative collaboration over the past decade, the solas community has made important scientific discoveries, while also coming to understand the critical role of solas science in many aspects of the human realm. Chapter iii lifesaving appliances and arrangements which enter into force on 1 july 2008. The solas convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. Equipment required by regulations 19 and 20 fitted on or after 1 july 2002 must conform with the relevant imo performance standards. They include amendments to the guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers resolution a. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the titanic disaster, the second in 1929, the third in. New imo regulations for 2016 the maritime executive. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea. The coast guard is issuing this notice to inform u. Solas 1974 brief history list of amendments to date and where to find them history of safety at sea home about imo conventions list of conventions international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. Additional information 10 certificates and documents.
As of november 2018, solas 1974 had 164 contracting states, 1 which flag about 99% of merchant ships around the world in terms of gross tonnage. Protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for. Revised solas 1974 chapt ii2 fire safety fires free. The peoples republic of china reserves the right rationally to implement, in conformity with the conditions of china, the regulations concerning fire detection and fire protection for tankers and passenger ships stipulated in the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas. 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. Sep 15, 2015 please note that this document reflects the 1 july 2002 edition of the solas provisions for chapter ii2 on fire protection. Title 33, code of federal regulations as amended 070103, 071603, and 102203. From 1 february 2003, this chapter shall also apply to existing passenger ships of less than 24 metres in length.
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