Regulatory basis
- IMO SOLAS Convention 1974, as amended
- Annexed Codes (IMDG, IMSBC, IGF, FSS, LSA, IS)
Conventions & Maritime Law
SOLAS Convention Familiarization
A working familiarization with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) — its 14 chapters, key amendments, and shipboard application.
Target audience
- Officers, DPAs, superintendents, port and flag staff
Prerequisites
- None
Navigate the SOLAS Convention and its annexed codes
Identify shipboard certificates issued under SOLAS
Apply SOLAS requirements to operational decisions
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Structure of SOLAS
- Chapters I–XV
- Codes made mandatory under SOLAS
02
Construction & equipment
- Subdivision & stability
- Fire protection (Ch II-2)
- LSA (Ch III)
03
Operations
- Carriage of cargoes
- Safety of navigation (Ch V)
- ISM/ISPS linkage
Assessment
Written test and document-search exercise.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
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