Introduction of SOLAS

1. SOLAS

2. 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.

3. Cont.
• 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

4. • 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 installations
Fire 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 craft
Divide by two:
Special measures to enhance maritime safety
Special measures to enhance maritime security
Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
REQUIREMENT OF SOLAS

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

7. 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.

8. • 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

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

17. Chapter IX - Management for the
Safe Operation of Ships
• Makes mandatory the
International Safety
Management (ISM) Code

18. Chapter X – Safety measures for
high-speed craft
Makes mandatory the International Code
of Safety for High-speed craft (HSC
Code).

19. 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

20. 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.

21. Chapter XII – Additional safety
measures for bulk carriers
Specific structural requirements for bulk
carriers over 150 meters in length.

22. 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.

23. THIS IS SOLAS :O

24. THE END
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