Solas 74

SOLAS 74
LESSON OBJECTIVES
• describe the need to establish SOLAS 74 convention
• list the areas addressed by the SOLAS convention
• describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS
convention
• list the major codes under the convention
• list the certificates to be carried by cargo ships
• describe the requirements under ISM code
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.
(cont….)
• 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.
(cont….)
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.
(cont….)
The Administration shall notify the Organization of

the specific responsibilities and conditions of the
authority delegated to nominated surveyors or
recognized organizations.
(cont….)
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…..
(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.
(cont….)
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

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SOLAS 74

• to establish a uniform set of regulations which specify the

• By which class societies can refer to when setting and

-The Administration may, however, entrust the inspections

The Administration shall notify the Organization of

IF the condition of the ship or its equipment does not

• corrective action must be taken and

Once informed, Port State shall give the

In every case, the Administration shall fully guarantee

• International code for the construction and equipment

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