The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 ( SOLAS-74 ) was adopted at the International Conference on the Safety of Life at Sea on November 1, 1974, and its 1988 Protocol (Protocol-88) - at the International Conference on the Safety of Life at Sea Harmonized System of Survey and Registration of Certificates November 10, 1988

SOLAS, from the English. SOLAS, International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

This normative document establishes minimum rules that meet the requirements for ensuring the safety of navigation, the operation of vessels and their construction. 

Contents of the SOLAS-74 convention: 

• Chapter I General Provisions.
• Chapter II-1 Construction - division into compartments and stability, mechanical and electrical installations.
• Chapter II-2 Construction - fire protection, fire detection and extinguishing.
• Chapter III Rescue means and equipment.
• Chapter IV Radio communication.
• Chapter V Safety of navigation.
• Chapter VI Transportation of goods.
• Chapter VII. Transportation of dangerous goods.
• Chapter VIII Nuclear ships.
• Chapter IX. Management of safe operation.
• Chapter X Security measures on high-speed vessels.
• Chapter XI-1 Special measures to improve safety at sea.
• Chapter XI-2 Special measures to enhance protection at sea.
• Chapter XII Additional security measures for bulk carriers.

SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2014 | International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended.