SOLAS 74

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The need to establish SOLAS 74 convention

to establish a uniform set of regulations which specify the design, construction, survey and management of ships so that they can be globally  implemented to improve the safety of life at sea.

By which class societies can refer to when setting and maintaining standards.

List the areas addressed by the SOLAS convention

Chapter I        General Provisions

Chapter II-1   Construction - Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations

Chapter II-2   Construction - Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction

Chapter III     Life saving appliances and arrangements

Chapter IV     Radio communications

Chapter V       Safety of navigation

Chapter VI      Carriage of cargoes

List the areas addressed by the SOLAS convention

Chapter VII     Carriage of Dangerous goods

Chapter VIII    Nuclear Ships

Chapter IX       Management for the safe operation of ships (Formerly ISM Code)

Chapter X        Safety measures for high speed craft

Chapter XI       Special features to enhance maritime safety

Chapter XII - Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

Appendix          Certificates

Annex 1: Records of equipment

Annex 2: Forms of attachments

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention

Regulation 6

Inspection and survey

  -enforcement of the provisions of the present regulations and granting of exemptions, shall be carried out by officers of the Administration.(Flag State)

  

  -The Administration may, however, entrust the inspections and surveys to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it.

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention

The Administration shall institute arrangements for unscheduled inspections to be carried out during the period of validity of the certificate.(obligatory, unless mandatory annual surveys established)

Such inspections shall ensure that the ship and its equipment remain in all respects satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended.

may be carried out by the Administration's own inspection services, or by nominated surveyors, or by recognized organizations, or by other Parties upon request of the Administration.

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention

An Administration nominating surveyors or

Recognized organizations to conduct

inspections and surveys shall as a minimum

empower any nominated surveyor or

recognized organization to:

recommend repairs to a ship, and

carry out inspections and surveys if requested by the appropriate authorities of a port State.

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention

The Administration shall notify the Organization of

the specific responsibilities and conditions of the

authority delegated to nominated surveyors or

recognized organizations.

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention

IF the condition of the ship or its equipment does not

correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate

or is such that the ship is not fit to proceed to sea without

danger to the ship, or persons on board :

corrective action must be taken and

Administration notified in due course.

Otherwise…..

 

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
(cont….)

relevant certificate should be withdrawn

Administration shall be notified immediately

Port State informed if vessel not in Flag State jurisdiction

Once informed, Port State shall give the

officer/surveyor/organization any necessary assistance to carry out

their obligations under this regulation.

When applicable, the Port State concerned shall ensure that the

ship shall not sail until it can proceed to sea, or leave port for the

purpose of proceeding to the appropriate repair yard, without

danger to the ship or persons on board.

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention

In every case, the Administration shall fully guarantee

the completeness and efficiency of the inspection and

survey, and shall undertake to ensure the necessary

arrangements to satisfy this obligation.

Major Codes under SOLAS Convention

International code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC Code)

International code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk (IGC Code)

International safety management code (ISM Code)

List the certificates to be carried by cargo ships

All Ships

        1.       Certificate of Registry

        2.       International Tonnage Certificate

        3.       International Loadline Certificate

        4.       Intact stability booklet

        5.       Minimum safe manning document

        6.       Certificate of Masters, Officers and ratings

        7.       Deratting Certificate

        8.       International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

        9.       Oil Record Book

List the certificates to be carried by cargo ships

In Addition Cargo Ships must carry: 

        1.       Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

        2.       Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

        3.       Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate

        4.       Document of compliance with the special
         requirements for ships carrying dangerous
         goods.

        5.       Dangerous goods manifest or stowage plan

        6.       Document of authorization for carriage of
              grain.

        7.       Certificate of Insurance