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International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974

Consolidated text of the Convention and its 1988 Protocol, incorporating all amendments in effect on 1 January 2001. Also includes certain amendments which have been adopted but which are not expected to enter into force until 1 July 2002. Contents:

* Articles of SOLAS 1974
* Articles of the 1988 SOLAS Protocol
* 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 (Radiocommunications)
* Chapter V (Safety of navigation)
* Chapter VI (Carriage of grain)
* Chapter VII (Carriage of dangerous goods)
* Chapter VIII (Nuclear ships)
* Chapter IX (Management for the safe operation of ships)
* Chapter X (Safety measures for high-speed craft)
* Chapter XI (Special measures to enhance maritime safety)

Also includes models of all required certificates, an up-to-date list of documents required to be carried on board ships and the text of resolution A.883(21), Global and uniform implementation of the harmonized system of survey and certification.

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Published: 01/01/2001