The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and Protocol of 1988

relating to the Convention.

Adoption: The 1st version of SOLAS was adopted at a conference of 13 countries, held in London in 1914, following the sinking
of the TITANIC in 1912.

2nd version of SOLAS entered in force in 1933.

3rd version of SOLAS entered in force in 1952.
4th version of SOLAS entered in force in 1965.
5th adopted in 1974, and entered into force on 25 May 1980. It has since been amended twice by means of protocols.

Chapter I - General Provisions

Chapter II-1 - Construction: Structure, Subdivisions and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations

 The International code on Intact Stability 2008 ( IS Code )

 Code on noise level on-board ships
 The International code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels ( IGC Code )

Chapter II-2 - Construction: Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction

 Fire Safety Systems Code ( FSS Code )

 Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)

Chapter III - Life-Saving Appliances

 The International Life-Saving Appliances Code ( LSA Code )

Chapter IV - Radiocommunications

Chapter V - Safety of Navigation

 International Code of Signals and IAMSAR Manual

Chapter VI - Carriage of Cargoes and Oil Fuels

Chapter VII - Dangerous Goods

 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

 The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing ( CSS Code ) resolution A.714(17), as amended.

Chapter VIII - Nuclear Ships

Chapter IX – ISM

 International Safety Management (ISM Code )

Chapter X - High-Speed Craft

 High-Speed Craft Code, 1994 (1994 HSC Code)

Chapter XI-1 - Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety

 International code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011.
( ESP Code 2011 )

Chapter XI-2 - Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security

 The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)

Chapter XII - Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers

 International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC Code )

Chapter XIII - Verification of Compliance

Chapter XIV - Safety Measures for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

 The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters ( Polar Code )