SOLAS chapter VIIXII The history behind solas Early

SOLAS chapter VII-XII The history behind solas

Early history • In response to the titanic incident in 1912, in 1914 the first version was created. • Other version where created in 1929 and 1948.

Solas 1960 • But in 1960 an 4 th version was created, which stepped into force in 1960. • The idea was to adjust the convention periodically.

SOLAS 1974 • The process of periodical adjustment was found to be too slow, so a completely new convention was adopted in 1974. • In the convention from 1974 (entered into force in 1980) – the tacit acceptance procedure – was included, making the process of adding amendments much faster.

Key provisions VII-XII

• VII: Carriage of Dangerous goods. • IMDG code • VIII: Nuclear ships • Radiation safety, surveys, installation of reactor, special certificates. • IX: Management for the safe operations of ships. • ISM code, SMC, Safe management system, pollution prevention. • X: Safety meassures for high speed crafts. • HSC code. • XI-1: Special meassures to enhance maritime safety • IMO number, Enhanced surveys, port state control, company and registered owner identification number. • XI-2: Special meassures to enhance maritime security • Imo number, ISPS code, responsibilities for companies, requirements for port, master, control, security. • XII: Additional safety meassures for bulk carriers • Structual strength, special surveys and maintennance, regulation for loading and pumping instruments. Restrictions for sailing with any hold empty.

Application • Where? - unless expressly provided otherwise, the present regulations apply only to ships engaged on international voyages. - National Waters - if ratified by flag state! • When? • Whoom? - it complies to all ships sailing international waters • Exept -Warships -Cargoships less than 500 tonnage -Ships not propelled my mechhinical means -Wooden ships -Pleasure yachts not engaged in trade -Fishing vessels

Status (Ratification and implementation status)

Status (Ratification and implementation status) • International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 • Adoption: 1 November 1974; Entry into force: 25 May 1980 • Ratified by 162 states • Can, and has been, amended many times since, following the tacit agreement procedure which entered into force together with the SOLAS 1974 convention. • Therefore the ratification and implementation status is ongoing.

IX – X - XI • New chapters: • Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships • Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft • Chapter XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety • Chapter XI-2 – Special measures to enhance maritime security • The may 1994 amendments (Conference) Adoption: 24 May 1994 Entry into force: 1 January 1996 (Chapters X, XI) 1 July 1998 (Chapter IX)

XII • New Chapter • Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers • The November 1997 amendments (Conference) Adoption: 27 November 1997 Entry into force: 1 July 1999

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