THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA

(SOLAS)

DANIELA BARRIOS
HELEN LOPEZ
JENIFER OROZCO
JUAN GARCES
LAURA BARROS
 introduction

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at

Sea (SOLAS) is an international treaty that sets out
regulations for the construction and operation of
ships to improve maritime safety. The convention was
adopted in 1974 by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) and has been amended several
times since then.
 Chapter I: General

This chapter sets out the general

provisions of the SOLAS convention,
including the definitions of terms,
the obligations of contracting
governments, and the procedure for
amending the convention.

Next
 This chapter sets
out requirements for
Chapter II: fire protection on
Construction -
ships, including the
Fire Protection,
prevention of fire,
Fire Detection
the detection of
and Fire
fire, and the
Extinction
extinguishment of
fire.
 THIS CHAPTER SETS OUT
REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFE-
Chapter III: SAVING APPLIANCES AND
Life-Saving ARRANGEMENTS ON SHIPS,
INCLUDING LIFEBOATS,
Appliances and LIFERAFTS, LIFEJACKETS,
Arrangements AND OTHER SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Chapter IV: Radiocommunications

This chapter sets out requirements for

radiocommunications on ships, including
the installation of radio equipment,
the operation of radio communications,
and the use of distress signals.
Chapter V: Safety of
Navigation

This chapter sets out requirements for

the safety of navigation, including the
carriage of charts and nautical
publications, the use of navigation
equipment, and the training of the
crew.
 This chapter sets out
requirements for the management
for the safe operation of
Chapter
ships, including the
VII: appointment of a designated
person, the development of
Management for the
safety management systems, and
Safe Operation of
the implementation of safety
Ships procedures.
CHAPTER VIII:
This chapter sets out
LIFE-SAVING requirements for
APPLIANCES ON life-saving
FISHING appliances on fishing
vessels.
VESSELS
Chapter IX: Additional Safety Measures
for Bulk Carriers

THIS CHAPTER SETS OUT

ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES
FOR BULK CARRIERS,
INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE HULL, THE
SUBDIVISION OF THE SHIP
INTO WATERTIGHT
COMPARTMENTS, AND THE
STABILITY OF THE SHIP.
Chapter X: Additional Safety Measures for
Oil Tankers

THIS CHAPTER SETS OUT

ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES
FOR OIL TANKERS, INCLUDING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HULL, THE SUBDIVISION OF
THE SHIP INTO WATERTIGHT
COMPARTMENTS, AND THE
STABILITY OF THE SHIP.
Chapter XI-1: Special Measures
to Enhance Maritime Security

This chapter sets out requirements for the nd

port facilities, including the designation of
security officers, the implementation of
security plans, and the training of the crew.
 Chapter XI-2: Additional Safety
Measures for High-Speed Craft

This chapter sets out additional safety

measures for high-speed craft, including the
construction of the hull, the subdivision of the
ship into watertight compartments, and the
stability of the ship.
 conclusion
The SOLAS convention is a comprehensive set of
regulations that are designed to improve
maritime safety. The convention covers a wide
range of topics, including the construction of
ships, the operation of ships, and the carriage
of dangerous goods. The SOLAS convention is an
essential part of the international maritime
safety regime.
thank you