SOLAS

INTRODUCTION

• SOLAS IS GENERALLY REGARDED AS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVENTION CONCERNING SAFETY OF MERCHANT SHIPS.

• 1ST VERSION WAS ADOPTED IN 1914 AS RESPONSE TO THE TITANIC DISASTER.

• IT WENT THRO’ A VERY LIVELY EVOLUTION PROCESS.

• IN 1960 – THE NEW VERSION OF SOLAS BECOMES 1ST MAJOR TASK OF IMO.

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• INTENTION TO KEEP SOLAS UP TO DATE WAS DIFFICULT SINCE AMMENDMENT PROCEDURES PROVED TO BE SLOW

• AS A RESULT SOLAS 1974 WAS INTRODUCED WITH A NEW CONVENTION AND THE TACIT ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE

• To specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.

OBJECTIVE OF SOLAS

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General Provisions Divide by two:

Construction - subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installationsFire protection , fire detection and fire extinction

Life saving appliances and arrangements Radio Communication

Safety of Navigation Carriage of Cargoes

Carriage of Dangerous Goods Nuclear Ships

Management for the Safety Operation of Ships.

Safety measures for high-speed craftDivide by two:

Special measures to enhance maritime safety Special measures to enhance maritime securityAdditional safety measures for bulk

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REQUIREMENT OF SOLAS

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• Nevertheless, not all chapters are necessary for each ship. It is depend on the type of ship and the cargo she carries.

CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Includes regulations concerning the survey of the various types of ships and issuing of documents signifying that the ship meets the requirements of the Convention.

• This Chapter also includes provisions for the control of ships in ports of other Contracting Governments.

• The subdivision of passenger ships into watertight compartments must be such that after assumed damage to the ship's hull, the vessel will remain afloat and stable.

• Requirement for watertight integrity and bilge pumping arrangements for passenger ships are also laid down as well as stability requirements for both passenger and cargo ships.

CHAPTER II-1 - CONSTRUCTION - SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS

CHAPTER II-2 – CONSTRUCTION - FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND

FIRE EXTINCTION

• Includes detailed fire safety provisions for all ships and specific measures for passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers.

Chapter III - Life-saving appliances and arrangements

• Includes requirements for life- saving appliances and arrangements, including requirements for life boats, rescue boats and life jackets according to type of ship.

Chapter IV - Radiocommunications

• Incorporates the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

• International voyages are required to carry equipment designed to improve the chances of rescue following an accident

Chapter V - Safety of navigation

• Identifies certain navigation safety services which should be provided by Contracting Governments

• Includes a general obligation for masters to proceed to the assistance of those in distress

Requirements for the stowage and securing of all types of cargo and cargo containers except liquids and gases in bulk.

Chapter VI – Carriage of Cargoes

Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods

• Part A - Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form

• Part A-1 - Carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk

• Part B covers Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in bulk

• Part C covers Construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk and gas carriers

• Part D includes special requirements for the carriage of packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high-level radioactive wastes on board ship

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• The regulations are special for LNG and LPG carrier. It must comply with the requirement of the International Gas Carrier Code or IGC code.

Chapter VIII – Nuclear ships

Nuclear powered ships are required, particularly concerning radiation hazards, to conform to the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships.

Chapter IX - Management for the Safe Operation of Ships

• Makes mandatory the International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft

Makes mandatory the International Code of Safety for High-speed craft (HSC Code).

Chapter XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety

Requirements related to organizations responsible for carrying out surveys and inspections, enhanced surveys, the ship identification number scheme, and operational requirements

Chapter XI-2 – Special measures to enhance maritime security

Includes the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). Confirms that the role of the Master in maintaining the security of the ship is not, and cannot be, constrained by the Company, the charterer or any other person. Port facilities must carry out security assessments and develop, implement and review port facility security plans. Controls the delay, detention, restriction, or expulsion of a ship from a port. Requires that ships must have a ship security alert system, as well as detailing other measures and requirements.

Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

Specific structural requirements for bulk carriers over 150 meters in length.

CONCLUSION.

• SOLAS really help when the ship is under construction and also when the ship performs the task. Lastly, SOLAS was not made to give obstacles to ship industry, but made to help and improve it.

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