SOLAS Consolidated Edition, 2004 Consolidated text of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and its Protocol of 1988: articles, annexes and certificates Incorporating all amendments in effect from July 2004 B INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION London, 2004 Published by the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR First edition, 1992 Second edition, 1997 Third edition, 2001 Fourth edition, 2004 Printed in the United Kingdom by The Bath Press, Bath 10 ISBN 92-801-4183-X IMO PUBLICATION Sales number: ID110E Copyright # IMO 2004 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without prior permission in writing from the International Maritime Organization Foreword Introduction The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, currently in force, was adopted on November 1974 by the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea, which was convened by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and entered into force on 25 May 1980 It has since been amended twice by means of protocols: by the Protocol adopted on 17 February 1978 by the International Conference on Tanker Safety and Pollution Prevention (1978 SOLAS Protocol), which entered into force on May 1981; and by the Protocol adopted on 11 November 1988 by the International Conference on the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (1988 SOLAS Protocol), which entered into force on February 2000 and replaced and abrogated the 1978 Protocol, as between Parties to the 1988 Protocol In addition, the 1974 SOLAS Convention has been amended by means of resolutions adopted either by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in its expanded form specified in SOLAS article VIII or by Conferences of SOLAS Contracting Governments, also specified in article VIII, as follows: by the 1981 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.1(XLV) and entered into force on September 1984; by the 1983 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.6(48) and entered into force on July 1986; by the April 1988 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.11(55) and entered into force on 22 October 1989; by the October 1988 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.12(56) and entered into force on 29 April 1990; by the November 1988 amendments, which were adopted by resolution of the Conference of Contracting Governments to SOLAS, 1974, on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and entered into force on February 1992; by the 1989 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.13(57) and entered into force on February 1992; iii International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 by the 1990 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.19(58) and entered into force on February 1992; by the 1991 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.22(59) and entered into force on January 1994; by the April 1992 amendments, which were adopted by resolutions MSC.24(60) and MSC.26(60) and entered into force on October 1994; 10 by the December 1992 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.27(61) and entered into force on October 1994; 11 by the May 1994 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.31(63) and entered into force on January 1996 (annex 1) and on July 1998 (annex 2); 12 by the May 1994 amendments, which were adopted by resolution of the Conference of Contracting Governments to SOLAS, 1974, which entered into force on January 1996 (annex 1) and on July 1998 (annex 2); 13 by the December 1994 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.42(64) and entered into force on July 1996; 14 by the May 1995 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.46(65) and entered into force on January 1997; 15 by the November 1995 amendments, which were adopted by resolution of the Conference of Contracting Governments to SOLAS, 1974, and entered into force on July 1997; 16 by the June 1996 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.47(66) and entered into force on July 1998; 17 by the December 1996 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.57(67) and entered into force on July 1998; 18 by the June 1997 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.65(68) and entered into force on July 1999; 19 by the November 1997 amendments which were adopted by resolution of the Conference of Contracting Governments to SOLAS 1974 and entered into force on July 1999; 20 by the May 1998 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.69(69) and entered into force on July 2002; 21 by the May 1999 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.87(71) and entered into force on January 2001; iv Foreword 22 by the May 2000 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.91(72) and entered into force on January 2002; 23 by the November 2000 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.99(73) and entered into force on July 2002; 24 by the June 2001 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.117(74) and entered into force on January 2003; 25 by the May 2002 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.123(75) and entered into force on January 2004; 26 by the December 2002 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.134(76) and entered into force on July 2004; 27 by the December 2002 amendments, which were adopted by resolution of the Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and entered into force on July 2004 The entry into force of the new chapter XI (Special measures to enhance maritime security) will give effect to the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code); and 28 by the June 2003 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.142(77) At the time of their adoption, the Maritime Safety Committee determined that these amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on January 2006 and will enter into force on July 2006, unless, prior to January 2006, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the SOLAS Convention, or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleet of which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments .29 by the May 2004 amendments, which were adopted by resolutions MSC.151(78) (regulation II-1/3-6), MSC.152(78) (chapters III and IV and the appendix to the annex) and MSC.153(78) (chapter V) At the time of their adoption, the Maritime Safety Committee determined that these amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on July 2005, January 2006 and January 2006 respectively, unless, prior to these dates, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the Convention, or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments If these amendments are accepted, they will enter into force on January 2006, July 2006 and July 2006 respectively v International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 The 1988 SOLAS Protocol has been amended by the May 2000 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.92(72) and entered into force on January 2002, and by the May 2002 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.124(75) The conditions for their entry into force were met on July 2003, and the amendments entered into force on January 2004 The 1988 Protocol has also been amended by the May 2004 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.154(78) At the time of their adoption, the Maritime Safety Committee determined that these amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on January 2006 unless, prior to that date, more than one third of the Parties to the 1988 SOLAS Protocol, or Parties the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments If they are accepted, the amendments will enter into force on July 2006 Content of the consolidated text This publication contains a consolidated text of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the 1988 SOLAS Protocol, and all subsequent amendments thereto up to and including the December 2002 amendments The resulting text has been compiled by the IMO Secretariat and is intended to provide an easy reference to SOLAS requirements applicable as on July 2004 The publication has been arranged in two parts: part 1, which contains the 1974 SOLAS Convention and 1988 SOLAS Protocol articles, requirements and certificates; and part 2, which contains resolution A.883(21) on the Global and uniform implementation of the harmonized system of survey and certification (HSSC), a list of certificates and documents* to be carried on board ships, a list of resolutions adopted by the aforementioned SOLAS Conferences and the text of regulation 12-2 of chapter II-1 of SOLAS The operational requirements contained in this consolidated text are, in general, applicable to all ships, whilst the requirements for ship construction and equipment apply to ships constructed on or after the dates specified in the various regulations To identify construction and equipment requirements applicable to ships constructed before 2001, previous texts of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the 1988 SOLAS Protocol and the amendments to the Convention should be consulted For instance, special requirements for existing passenger ships are contained only in part F * The list of certificates includes brief descriptions of the purpose of all certificates and documents specified therein for the purpose of assisting shore staff, officials and shipmasters in evaluating the documents and certificates, which are necessary for port State control and for the smooth operation of ships in ports vi Foreword of chapter II-2 of the original 1974 SOLAS Convention but neither in chapter II-2 of the 1981 amendments nor in this consolidated text Those provisions of chapter I and of the appendix to the annex to the 1974 SOLAS Convention which have been modified by the 1988 SOLAS P88 No similar symbol is shown for Protocol are indicated by the symbol & provisions of the 1974 SOLAS Convention which were modified by the 1978 SOLAS Protocol because, whilst, in respect of chapter I of the Convention, the provisions thereof have been replaced and abrogated by the 1988 SOLAS Protocol, as between Parties to the Protocol, for provisions in other chapters of the Convention, they have been superseded by SOLAS amendments subsequently adopted In general, this publication reproduces the text of the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the 1988 SOLAS Protocol and includes the modifications and amendments thereto given in their authentic texts In addition, it includes some minor editorial changes, which, while not altering the substance, aim at achieving a degree of consistency between the texts of the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the 1988 SOLAS Protocol and the various SOLAS amendments In particular: while the decimal numbering system is used for paragraphs and subparagraphs of regulations in chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV, V, VI and VII, which were completely rewritten in the 1981, 1983, 1988, 1991 and 2000 amendments, the original numbering system is retained in chapters I and VIII; the references to regulations, paragraphs and chapters in the texts adopted in the 1981 and subsequent amendments use an abbreviated form (e.g ‘‘regulation II-2/55.5’’), whereas the original reference system is retained in unamended regulations (e.g ‘‘regulation of this chapter’’, ‘‘paragraph (a) of this regulation’’, etc.); the term tons gross tonnage has been replaced by the term gross tonnage in view of the Assembly’s decision (resolution A.493(XII)) that the term tons gross tonnage used in IMO instruments should be considered as having the same meaning as gross tonnage as determined under the 1969 Tonnage Convention; and metric values of the SI system have been used in accordance with resolution A.351(IX) Status of footnotes The footnotes given in this consolidated text (which not, as noted by the MSC, form part of the Convention but are inserted for ease of reference) refer to codes, guidelines and recommendations relating to a particular text and were updated by the Secretariat at the time of vii International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 publication In addition, certain explanatory footnotes have been inserted based on relevant texts of codes, guidelines, recommendations and other decisions of the MSC In all cases, the reader must make use of the latest versions of the referenced texts, bearing in mind that such texts may have been revised or superseded by updated material since publication of this consolidated edition of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended viii Contents Part Articles of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 Articles of the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 11 Consolidated text of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and the 1988 Protocol relating thereto Chapter I General provisions 17 Chapter II-1 Construction – Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations 37 Construction – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction 149 Chapter III Life-saving appliances and arrangements 287 Chapter IV Radiocommunications 331 Chapter V Safety of navigation 353 Chapter VI Carriage of cargoes 393 Chapter VII Carriage of dangerous goods 403 Chapter VIII Nuclear ships 417 Chapter IX Management for the safe operation of ships 423 Chapter X Safety measures for high-speed craft 429 Chapter XI-1 Special measures to enhance maritime safety 433 Chapter XI-2 Special measures to enhance maritime security 441 Chapter XII Additional safety measures for bulk carriers 457 Appendix Certificates 467 Chapter II-2 ix Important: Click here for information about this Circular Regulation 26.4: Heat transmission at intersections MSC/Circ.847 ANNEX Page 59 MSC/Circ.847 ANNEX Page 60 Important: Click here for information about this Circular Regulations 45.1.2.1/1.2.2: Escape routes Important: Click here for information about this Circular MSC/Circ.847 ANNEX Page 61 MSC/Circ.847 ANNEX Page 62 Important: Click here for information about this Circular Regulation 46.1: Staircases Important: Click here for information about this Circular Regulation 56: MSC/Circ.847 ANNEX Page 63 Corner-to-corner situation in a cofferdam Diagonal plate across the corner Open Deck Cargo Tank Safe Space Ballast Tank MSC/Circ.847 ANNEX Page 64 Important: Click here for information about this Circular Regulation 62.13.4.1: Isolation arrangements in inert gas main Please Note: Please note that references in this circular are to SOLAS chapter II-2 before it was amended in 2000 The interpretations remain applicable to the appropriate regulations in both the unamended and amended versions of chapter II-2 Back to the Circular text Pagina Important: Click here for information about this Circular INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 7SR Telephone: 0171-735 7611 Fax: 0171-587 3210 Telex: 23588 IMOLDN G E IMO Ref T4/4.03 MSC/Circ.847/Corr.1 16 August 1999 INTERPRETATIONS OF VAGUE EXPRESSIONS AND OTHER VAGUE WORDING IN SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 Corrigenda The following modifications are made to the interpretations contained in the annex to document MSC/Circ.847: In regulation “interpretation 2” 18.1.1, interpretation 2, the word “interpretations” is replaced by In regulation 27.2, the word “interpretation 2” is replaced by “interpretations” In regulation 29.2, interpretation 1, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation 1” In regulation 32.1.9.2, interpretation 1, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation” In regulation 32.1.9.5, interpretation 1, the sentence “(See also interpretations of regulation II-2/41-2.4.3.5)”is added at the end of the interpretation In regulation 33.2, the existing text of the interpretation is replaced by the following: “33.2 Reference is made to the following ISO standards: ISO 614:1989 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Toughened safety glass panes for rectangular windows and side scuttles - Punch method of non-destructive strength testing ISO 1095:1989 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Toughened safety glass panes for side scuttles ISO 1751:1993 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Ships’ side scuttles ISO 3254:1989 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Toughened safety gla ss panes for rectangular windows ISO 3903:1993 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Ships’ ordinary rectangular windows ISO 3904:1990 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Clear-view screens” C:\imomain\solas\imoinp\Circs\847cwWar.doc MSD/T/JWB/vb/ga Important: Click here for information about this Circular MSC/Circ.847/Corr.1 - - In regulation 34.1, interpretation 2, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation 1” In regulation 34.6, interpretation 1, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation 1” In regulation 34.6, interpretation 2, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation 2” 10 In regulation 37.1.5.3, interpretation 1, the sentence “(See also interpretations of regulation II-2/38.2.3)” is added at the end of the interpretation 11 In regulation 37.1.6.3, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation” 12 In regulation 37.1.6.4, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation” 13 In regulation 37.3.2.2, interpretation 1, the sentence “(See also interpretations of regulations II-2/37.2.2.2 and 38.4.2)” is added at the end of the interpretation 14 In regulation 38.3.3, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation” 15 In regulation 38.3.4, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation” 16 In regulation 38.4.1, the word “interpretations” is replaced by “interpretation” 17 In regulation II-2/41-2.4.5, the existing heading is replaced by “Escape stairway from machinery spaces” 18 In regulation II-2/41-2.4.5, the sentence “(See also interpretation of regulation II-2/29.2)” is deleted 19 In regulation II-2/44.2, the words “interpretation to” are replaced by “interpretation of” 20 In regulation II-2/44.2, the number “27.2” is deleted 21 In regulation 45.3.1, interpretation 1, the sentence “One of the means of escape required by regulation II-2/45.3.1 should be arranged as follows:” is replaced by “If a shelter is provided, it should be arranged as follows:” 22 In regulation 54.2.5, interpretation 3, the second sentence is replaced by the following: “Electrical equipment in the space should comply with the International Standard IEC Publication 92-506: Electrical installations in ships - Part 506: Special features - Ships carrying specific dangerous goods and materials hazardous only in bulk.” 23 In table 58.2, note e, the words “the interpretation of” are deleted C:\imomain\solas\imoinp\Circs\847cwWar.doc MSD/T/JWB/vb/ga Important: Click here for information about this Circular INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 7SR E Telephone: 0171-735 7611 Fax: 0171-587 3210 Telex: 23588 IMOLDN G Ref T1/3.03 MSC/Circ.855 12 June 1998 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED Interpretation of the position of the forward perpendicular for the purpose of SOLAS regulation II-1/10 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its sixty-ninth session (11 to 22 May 1998), noted that on some ships the position of the forward perpendicular had been altered by the addition of a steel plate or very light steel structure between the stem and the bulbous bow, which altered the position of the intersection of the stem with the waterline thereby altering the position of the forward measuring point In the case of such ships, it resulted in bulkheads and bow ramps, which in the first instance would appear to be wrongly located according to SOLAS regulation II-1/10 before these modifications, being deemed by Administrations to be correctly located The Committee considered that such a practice was not within the spirit of SOLAS regulation II-1/10 and agreed to the following interpretation of the position of the forward perpendicular for the purpose of SOLAS regulation II-1/10: "The forward perpendicular should be coincident with the foreside of the stem on the deepest subdivision load line, where the stem is the contour of the outer surface of the hull at the forward end and excludes any appendages except a bulbous bow." Member Governments are invited to use the above interpretation when applying SOLAS regulation II1/10 and to bring this interpretation to the attention of parties concerned C:\IMOMAIN\SOLAS\IMOINP\CIRCS\CIRC855W.DOC Important: Click here for information about this Circular INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 7SR E Telephone: 0171-735 7611 Fax: 0171-587 3210 Telex: 23588 IMOLDN G Ref T4/4.01 MSC/Circ.915 June 1999 UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF VAGUE EXPRESSIONS AND OTHER VAGUE WORDING OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-first session (19 to 28 May 1999), approved, with a view to ensuring uniform application of the requirements of SOLAS regulations II-2/23, 30, and 42 containing vague wording which is open to diverging interpretations, the unified interpretations prepared by the Sub-Committee on Fire Protection, at its forty-third session, as set out in the annex Member Governments are invited to use the annexed interpretations as guidance when applying relevant provisions of SOLAS chapter II-2 to fire protection construction, installation, arrangements and equipment to be installed on board ships on or after 21 May 1999, in order to fulfill the requirements of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, and to bring these interpretations to the attention of all parties concerned Member Governments are also advised to take into account earlier interpretations to SOLAS chapter II-2 approved by MSC 69, as given in MSC/Circ.847 *** C:\IMOMAIN\SOLAS\IMOINP\CIRCS\CIRC915W.DOC Important: Click here for information about this Circular MSC/Circ.915 ANNEX INTERPRETATIONS OF VAGUE EXPRESSIONS AND OTHER VAGUE WORDING IN SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 Regulations II-2/ 23 and 42 - Structure 23.2.1 and 42.2 Insulation of aluminium decks and interpretation of "load-bearing divisions" If an aluminium deck is tested with insulation installed below the deck, then the result will apply to decks which are bare on the top Aluminium decks may not be provided with deck coverings or insulation on the top unless tested with the deck covering or insulation included, to verify that the 200 °C temperature of the aluminium is not exceeded." Regulation II-2/30 - Openings in "A" class divisions 30.4.6 Lift door indicators located in continuously manned central control station Lift door indication signals should meet the following: the signal showing that "A" class lift doors are in the closed position should be activated only when the order to close the main fire doors has been given by the continuously manned central control station; when there are several lifts giving access to the same stairway, the lift door indicators located in the continuously manned central control station should be capable of indicating that all the lift doors giving access to the same landing are properly closed This indication should be shown on the panel; and when an order to close the main fire doors is given, the same order should also stop the lifts from operating by sending them to a pre-specified deck, to be determined on a case-by-case basis according to the ship's design In addition, those inside the lift should be able to order the lift doors open while those outside the lift should not be able to so C:\IMOMAIN\SOLAS\IMOINP\CIRCS\CIRC915W.DOC Important: Click here for information about this Circular INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 7SR Telephone: 020 7735 7611 Fax: 020 7587 3210 Telex: 23588 IMOLDN G E IMO Ref T4/4.01 MSC/Circ.965 June 2000 UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF VAGUE EXPRESSIONS AND OTHER VAGUE WORDING OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-second session (17 to 26 May 2000), approved, with a view to ensuring uniform application of the requirements of SOLAS regulations II-2/34 and 49 containing vague wording which is open to diverging interpretations, the unified interpretations prepared by the Sub-Committee on Fire Protection, at its forty-fourth session, as set out in the annex Member Governments are invited to use the annexed interpretations as guidance when applying relevant provisions of SOLAS chapter II-2 to fire protection construction, installation, arrangements and equipment to be installed on board ships on or after 26 May 2000, in order to fulfill the requirements of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, and to bring the interpretations to the attention of all parties concerned Member Governments are also advised to take into account earlier interpretations to SOLAS chapter II-2 approved by MSC 69, as given in MSC/Circ.847 *** C:\imomain\solas\imoinp\Circs\Circ965W.doc Important: Click here for information about this Circular MSC/Circ.965 ANNEX INTERPRETATIONS OF VAGUE EXPRESSIONS AND OTHER VAGUE WORDING IN SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 Regulations II-2/34 and 49 – Restricted use of combustibles 34.3, 34.7, 49.1 and 49.2* Surfaces Surfaces referred to in regulations II-2/34.3, 34.7, 49.1 and 49.2 are those of bulkheads, decks, floor coverings, wall linings and ceilings as appropriate The requirements described within these regulations are not meant to apply to plastic pipes, electric cables and furniture * The numbering "34.3" means paragraph of regulation 34 of SOLAS chapter II-2 C:\imomain\solas\imoinp\Circs\Circ965W.doc INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 7SR Telephone: 020 7735 7611 Fax: 020 7587 3210 Telex: 23588 IMOLDN G E IMO Ref T4/4.01 MSC/Circ.1083 13 June 2003 UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-2/15.2.11, IN FORCE BEFORE JULY 2002* The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-seventh session (28 May to June 2002), with a view to ensuring uniform application of the requirements of SOLAS chapter II-2 containing vague expressions open to diverging interpretations, approved the following interpretation of SOLAS regulation II2/15.2.11, in force before July 2002, stating that oil fuel piping shall be screened or otherwise suitably protected to avoid, as far as practicable, oil spray or oil leakages onto hot surfaces or into machinery intakes The requirements have been in force since July 1998 and ships constructed before that date shall comply with regulation II-2/15.2.11 not later than July 2003 Interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.11 Spray shields should be fitted around flanged joints, flanged bonnets and any other flanged or threaded connections in fuel oil piping systems under pressure exceeding 0.18 N/mm2 which are located above or near units of high temperature, including boilers, steam pipes, exhaust manifolds, silencers or other equipment required to be insulated by SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.10 Member Governments are invited to use the above interpretation as guidance when applying relevant provisions of SOLAS chapter II-2 to fire protection construction, installation, arrangements and equipment to be installed on board ships to which SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.11, in force before July 2002, applies, in order to fulfil the requirements of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, and to bring the interpretation to the attention of all parties concerned * As adopted by resolution MSC.31(63) [...]... (HSSC) 529 Certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships 535 Annex 3 List of resolutions adopted by the SOLAS Conferences 549 Annex 4 Regulation 12-2 of chapter II-1 of SOLAS Index 553 557 x Part 1 Articles of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS BEING DESIROUS of promoting... Article II Prior treaties 1 As between the Parties to the present Protocol, the present Protocol replaces and abrogates the Protocol of 1978 relating to the Convention 11 Protocol of 1988 relating to SOLAS 1974 Article III 2 Notwithstanding any other provisions of the present Protocol, any certificate issued under, and in accordance with, the provisions of the Convention and any supplement to such... ratification, acceptance or approval; or (b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or (c) accession 12 Protocol of 1988 relating to SOLAS 1974 Article VI 2 Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General of the Organization 3 The present Protocol... present Protocol as amended Article VI Amendments The procedures set out in article VIII of the Convention shall apply to amendments to the present Protocol, provided that: 13 Protocol of 1988 relating to SOLAS 1974 Article VII (a) references in that article to the Convention and to Contracting Governments shall be taken to mean references to the present Protocol and to the Parties to the present Protocol... deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, together with the date thereof; (ii) the date of entry into force of the present Protocol; 14 Protocol of 1988 relating to SOLAS 1974 Article IX (iii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of the present Protocol together with the date on which it was received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; (b)... WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned*, being duly authorized by their respective Governments for that purpose, have signed the present Protocol * Signatures omitted 15 Consolidated text of the annex to the 1974 SOLAS Convention CHAPTER I General provisions Part A – Application, definitions, etc Page 1 Application 19 2 Definitions 19 3 Exceptions... Organization shall circulate such particulars to other Contracting Governments for the information of their officers * Refer to SLS.14/Circ.115, as amended, on the issue of exemption certificates under the 1974 SOLAS Convention and amendments thereto 21 Chapter I: General provisions Regulation 6 Part B Surveys and certificates* & P88 Regulation 6 Inspection and survey (a) The inspection and survey of ships, so ... an easy reference to SOLAS requirements applicable as on July 2004 The publication has been arranged in two parts: part 1, which contains the 1974 SOLAS Convention and 1988 SOLAS Protocol articles,... modified by the 1988 SOLAS P88 No similar symbol is shown for Protocol are indicated by the symbol & provisions of the 1974 SOLAS Convention which were modified by the 1978 SOLAS Protocol because,... at achieving a degree of consistency between the texts of the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the 1988 SOLAS Protocol and the various SOLAS amendments In particular: while the decimal numbering system