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Here’s an overview of the main SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
Convention chapters:
🚢 SOLAS Convention Chapters
1. Chapter I — General Provisions
Application and definitions.
Surveys and certification of ships.
Safety management and control.
2. Chapter II-1 — Construction — Subdivision and Stability,
Machinery and Electrical Installations
Ship structural integrity.
Stability standards.
Machinery and electrical system safety.
3. Chapter II-2 — Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction
Fire safety measures.
Fire detection systems.
Firefighting equipment and arrangements.
4. Chapter III — Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements
Lifejackets, lifeboats, and rescue boats.
Life-saving appliances standards and drills.
5. Chapter IV — Radiocommunications
Radio equipment and distress alert systems.
GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
6. Chapter V — Safety of Navigation
Navigation rules and practices.
Bridge procedures and equipment.
Voyage planning and collision regulations.
7. Chapter VI — Carriage of Cargoes
Safe carriage of cargo.
Handling of dangerous goods.
8. Chapter VII — Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Special provisions for hazardous materials.
Packaging, marking, and stowage.
9. Chapter VIII — Nuclear Ships
Safety rules for ships carrying nuclear materials.
10. Chapter IX — Management for the Safe Operation of Ships
Safety management systems.
Training and certification of crew (linked with ISM Code).
11. Chapter X — Safety Measures for High-Speed Craft
Requirements for high-speed vessels.
12. Chapter XI-1 — Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety
Ship identification and automatic tracking (AIS).
13. Chapter XI-2 — Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security
Ship security plans.
ISPS Code compliance.
14. Chapter XII — Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers
Structural and operational requirements.
15. Chapter XIII — Verification of Compliance
Procedures for inspection and certification.