SOLAS

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

The most important international treaty governing maritime safety. Defines minimum standards for ship construction, equipment, and operation including fire protection, life-saving appliances, radio communication, navigation, and cargo handling.

Document
SOLAS 1974 (consolidated 2024)
URL
https://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/Pages/International-Convention-for-the-Safety-of-Life-at-Sea-(SOLAS),-1974.aspx
Label
Regulation
Keywords
maritime safety ship construction fire protection life-saving appliances radio communication navigation cargo handling IMO

Domain: Maritime · Regulation