This navigation and vessel inspection circular nvic. Guidelines for qualifications for stcw endorsements for. Amendments conference resolution 2002 regulation 1. Part a of the code is mandatory and part b contains guidance as to how best to comply with the mandatory requirements. Text affected by the main changes in this edition is highlighted in red colour. Chapter ii1 construction structure, subdivision and. The revised chapter v, safety of navigation, of the annex to the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas v came into force on 1 july 2002. After this date, they will become items surveyed under the vessels cargo ship safety construction or passenger ship safety survey.
The current version of solas is the 1974 version, known as solas 1974, which came into force on 25 may 1980. Regulation xi 1 3 is modified to require ships identification numbers to be permanently marked in a visible place either on the ships hull or superstructure. Statutory interpretations, dnvglsi0364 edition february 2016 page 3 dnv gl as changes current changes current general this document supersedes dnvglsi0364, july 2015. Merchant shipping solas chapter iiilifesaving appliances. International convention for the safety of life at sea which was signed in london on 17 june 1960. For other types a formal exemption request shall be submitted. Regulation xi is modified to require ships identification numbers to be permanently marked in a visible place either on the ships hull or superstructure. International code for the security of ships and of port facilities isps code solas chapter xi 1 regulation 5 provides that every solas ship must have on board a continuous synopsis record csr. Refer to issue of exemption certificates under the 1974 solas convention and amendments. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. Spo of solas outlines efforts, activities, and structure for the period of 20152025, under the sponsorship of the scientific committee on oceanic. A ship constructed on or after 1 july 1986 up to and including 30 june 1998. Hidden within this chapter are some important regulations that may be expected to be contained in other parts of solas. Solas chapter xi1 special measures to enhance maritime.
Solas in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. A ship constructed on or before 30 june 1986 must comply with. Summary of solas chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction entry into force. What is to be noted is that the regulations are only applicable to ships engaged in international voyages. Solas chapter xi1 special measures to enhance maritime safety. List of amendments page 22 adopted in adopted by entry into force 1995 msc. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all danish and foreign. If the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons. These regulations are the merchant shipping solas chapter iiilifesaving appliances and arrangements regulations 2017. The imo first adopted the solas convention in 1914 after the sinking of the titanic, and it has undergone several revisions since, with the most recent version adopted in 1974.
Solas, regulation iii3 definitions for the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas. Sea solas, 1974 contained in resolutions 1, 2, 6 and 7 and including international ship and port facility security isps code london, 12 december 2002 resolution 1 of the conference of contracting governments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 adopted on 12 december 2002. New solas regulation xi17 for enclosed spaces weatherall. Home about imo conventions list of conventions international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. The first version of solas was adopted as early as in 1914 in response to the famous titanic disaster in april 1912. Merchant shipping civil liability and compensation for bunker oil pollution act 2008. Ship owners, ships operators and managers should ensure they have instruments in place at the date solas regulation xi17 takes effect. Specifically, solas chapter xi was divided into two parts. This circular must be placed on board ships flying the cyprus flag. However, within the imo amendments are proposed and under consideration to accept butterfly valves on specific ship types. Legislation implementing the isps code, solas chapter xi1.
The subcommittee also agreed a draft msc circular on guidelines to facilitate the selection of portable atmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces as required by solas regulation xi 1 7, for submission to msc 93 for approval. Guide to certificates and documents for merchant ships. For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise. Safety of life at sea solas, 1974, as amended chapter ii2 construction protection, fire detection and fire extinction part c suppression of fire regulation 10 fire fighting 1 the title of existing paragraph 5.
Solas has been regarded as the most important treaty dealing with maritime safety since its first adoption way back in 1914. However, if the changes on 12 september 20, dnv and gl merged to form dnv gl group. Solas chapter xi 1 special measures to enhance maritime safety. Isle of man ship registry manx shipping notice 058 page 2 of 17. For ships constructed on or after 1 july 2014, a minimum of two twoway portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for firefighter. As of november 2018, solas 1974 had 164 contracting states, which flag about 99% of merchant ships around the world in terms of gross tonnage. Provides one fault loss of power relay second slave alarm panel can be installed optional direct connection via serial data. C h a p t e r i x management for the safe operation of ships. The regulations are implemented under uk legislation by the merchant shipping safety of navigation regulations 2002. Cotpocmi to seek additional advise through the chain of command to. The existing solas chapter xi special measures to enhance maritime safety has been renumbered as chapter xi 1. Chapter ix of the annex to the 1974 solas convention was adopted by the 1994 solas conference. Solas chapter xi is a mixture of assorted regulations, some covering safety, and some security. C passenger vessels subject to solas chapter xi 1 or solas chapter xi 2.
Chapter iii lifesaving appliances and arrangements part a general regulation 1. It was accepted on 1 january 1998 and entered into force on 1 july 1998. It is hoped that these additional measures will help to save lives. Sep 15, 2017 solas chapter xi is a mixture of assorted regulations, some covering safety, and some security.
Summary of solas chapter ii summary of solas chapter ii. New solas requirements for enclosed spaces agreed safety4sea. Owners or operators of foreign flag vessels that are subject to solas chapter xi1 or chapter xi2 must comply with this part by carrying on board a valid international ship security certificate that certifies that the verifications required by section 19. Circulars 182003, 292004, 362004, 342005, 62006, 152006, 222006 are revoked by this circular. Solas chapter i general provisions transport canada. Enclosed space entry drills and training every two months will become mandatory as of january 2015 under amendments to solas regulation iii19. For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise, the definitions of solas 1974 regulation iii3, as amended, shall apply. Chapter xi1 special measures to enhance maritime safety. Recurring unescorted access refers to special access procedures within a draa where a person may enter a secure area without passing an electronic. International convention for the safety of life at sea. Qualified reader means an electronic device listed on tsas qualified technology list that is capable of reading a twic. Summary of solas chapter ii summary of solas chapter ii2.
Having entered into force under solas chapter xi2, on 1 july 2004, the international ship and port facility security code isps code has since formed the. Chapter iii lifesaving appliances and arrangements. International convention for the safety of life at sea 1974 solas, chapter xi 2. Guidance relating to the implementation of solas chapter xi2 and the isps code, 06062003, isps. Chapter d ix 2 c h a p t e r i x management for the safe operation of ships introduction this chapter contains the provisions of annex ix to the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas 1974, as amended, and associated protocols and codes. Solas chapter iii including all amendments up to and including those. C passenger vessels subject to solas chapter xi1 or solas chapter xi2. The subcommittee also agreed a draft msc circular on guidelines to facilitate the selection of portable atmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces as required by solas regulation xi17, for submission to msc 93 for approval.
New solas regulation xi 17 for enclosed spaces mandatory for vessels to carry portable gas detectors. Regulation xi 23 of the chapter enshrines the international ship and port facilities security code isps code. Chapter iii of solas including all amendments made to that chapter up. The existing solas chapter xi special measures to enhance maritime safety has been renumbered as chapter xi1. One of the most impactful international treaties governing merchant ships is the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas.
Chapter xi 2 special measures to enhance maritime security. As per msc 35092, while carrying out enclosed space entry and rescue drill as per. Chapter xi2 special measures to enhance maritime security regulation 1 definitions 1 for the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise. Regulation xi 28 confirms the role of the master in. Guidance for the ship security alert system ssas ref. The maritime safety committee, at its eightyseventh session 12 to 21 may 2010, acknowledging a that. Ships constructed before that date should comply with the chapter in force prior to 1 july 2002, however there are some requirements for existing ships in the. Extensions on lifejackets tripartite 1053 the new solas regulation iii7. The 2002 solas conference amended solas chapter xi to include special measures for maritime security. Regulation 1 authorization of recognized organizations. This consultation paper sets out the isle of man governments. The international convention for the safety of life at sea, popularly known as solas, is basically a maritime safety treaty for shipping nations. Isps code london, 12 december 2002 resolution 1 of the conference of contracting governments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 adopted on 12 december 2002.