The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – Definition and Pronunciation
What is SOLAS?
SOLAS is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, a treaty that sets global minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships. It aims to protect lives by preventing maritime accidents and ensuring effective emergency response.
Examples of SOLAS
The IGC Code, under amendments to Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), is mandatory for all new ships. As proof a ship complies with the code, an International Certificate of Fitness for the carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk should be on board.
From “IMO Gas Code – Detailed Overview of the Gas Tank Rules”.
The International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code) is adopted via resolution MSC.255(84) and became mandatory under SOLAS in 2010.
From “Guide LNG Bunkering Incident Reports Land Sea and Port Levels”.
The MSC in their 94th session, approved proposed amendments to make the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), under Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) with the intent to adopt both the code and SOLAS amendments at the next session, Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 95, scheduled for June 2015.
From “LNG Bunkering Guidelines: Comprehensive Insights and Best Practices for Operators”.
Pronunciation of SOLAS
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