Overview
The SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2024 from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is an indispensable resource for maritime professionals. This comprehensive volume compiles the latest updates and amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the most vital international treaty governing maritime safety. Designed to ensure vessels comply with current safety standards, this edition includes detailed regulations covering ship construction, fire safety, life-saving appliances, navigation, and communication systems, among others. With clear guidelines and practical insights, the SOLAS 2024 Consolidated Edition is essential for ship operators, safety officers, and regulatory bodies committed to maintaining the highest levels of safety at sea.
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Convention SOLAS Édition Récapitulative de 2024
De todos los convenios internacionales que tratan de la seguridad marítima, el más importante es el Convenio internacional para la seguridad de la vida humana en el mar, más conocido como Convenio SOLAS, que abarca una gran variedad de medidas destinadas a acrecentar la seguridad de la navegación.
El Convenio es también uno de los más antiguos en su género: la primera versión se adoptó en 1914 tras el hundimiento del Titanic, que costó la vida a más de 1 500 personas. Desde entonces ha habido cuatro versiones más. La presente versión se adoptó en 1974 y entró en vigor en 1980. En esta edición se conmemora el 50º aniversario de la adopción del Convenio SOLAS 1974, un instrumento internacional prominente para la seguridad marítima.
A fin de facilitar la consulta de todas las prescripciones del Convenio SOLAS aplicables a partir del 1 de julio de 2024, esta edición contiene el texto refundido del Convenio, su Protocolo de 1988 y todas las enmiendas en vigor en esa fecha. Asimismo, la presente edición contiene las interpretaciones unificadas de las reglas del Convenio SOLAS, que fueron adoptadas por el Comité de Seguridad Marítima.
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Regulatory
SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2024 is the authoritative source for adhering to current SOLAS regulations. It is mandatory for regulatory bodies, maritime administrations, and all commercial ships engaged in international voyages. Purchasing this SOLAS edition ensures you have the most current legal basis for all operational and construction requirements.
Key Mandatory Updates Included:
The 2024 edition includes crucial amendments governing major aspects of vessel operations and safety, such as:
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Safe Mooring Operations: New requirements for the inspection, maintenance, and replacement of mooring equipment, with retroactive enforcement for maintenance procedures on all ships.
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GMDSS Modernization: Updates to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, moving towards more flexible, technology-agnostic standards.
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Watertight Integrity: Aligning requirements with the probabilistic damage stability approach (Chapter II-1) for enhanced ship survivability.
LSA and IGF Code Amendments: Incorporating changes to the Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code and the safety standards for ships using low-flashpoint fuels (IGF Code).
Contents Listing
This publication presents the complete, consolidated text of the Convention, its Protocol of 1988, and all amendments. It serves as your final reference guide to the SOLAS Convention and its technical annexes:
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Articles of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
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Annex I: Certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships.
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Consolidated Text of the Annex to the 1974 SOLAS Convention (covering construction, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radio communications, and safety of navigation).
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Unified Interpretations of SOLAS regulations approved by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC).
Specifications
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Product Name
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SOLAS Consolidated Edition, 2024
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Publisher
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International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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Applicable Date
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Amendments effective on or before July 1, 2024
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Number of Pages
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604 (Approximate)
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Format
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Physical Book (Also available in digital e-reader formats)
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Language Options
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English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
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Additional Information
What is the Relationship Between SOLAS and Mandatory Codes?
The SOLAS rules and regulations serve as the overarching treaty, but they mandate the use of numerous technical Codes that provide the necessary specifics for compliance. The SOLAS book you are purchasing is essential because it serves as the foundation for these codes.
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Mandatory Code
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Scope of Regulation
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Relevant SOLAS Chapter
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LSA Code
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Detailed requirements for the operation, testing, and design of all Life-Saving Appliances (e.g., lifeboats, rescue boats, lifejackets).
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Chapter III
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IGF Code
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Mandatory provisions for the carriage, use, and installation of equipment for low-flashpoint fuels (like LNG).
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Chapter II-1 / II-2
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FSS Code
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Technical specifications for Fire Safety Systems and equipment, including fire detection and extinguishing systems.
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Chapter II-2
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GMDSS
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Mandatory requirements for all aspects of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) equipment and communication.
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Chapter IV
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ISM Code
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The International Safety Management Code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
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Chapter IX
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Key SOLAS Certificates Required Onboard
Maintaining compliance requires carrying specific, valid documentation that confirms the ship meets the SOLAS regulations.1 This new edition confirms the necessary documentation.
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Safety Management Certificate (SMC): Issued to the ship, verifying the Company and its shipboard personnel operate in compliance with the ISM Code.
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Safety Equipment Certificate (SEC): Confirms the ship meets the requirements for life-saving and fire-fighting equipment (Chapters II-2 and III).
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Safety Radio Certificate: Confirms the ship meets GMDSS requirements (Chapter IV).
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Safety Construction Certificate: Confirms the ship meets structural, mechanical, and electrical standards (Chapter II-1).
Retroactive Compliance: Understanding Mandatory Maintenance
The SOLAS latest edition brings important retroactive requirements that affect even older vessels.2 The new rules for Safe Mooring Operations, for instance, require all ships, regardless of their date of construction, to implement updated inspection, maintenance, and replacement procedures for mooring equipment.
Training and Digital Requirements
The modernization of SOLAS reflects the shift towards digital navigation and safety.3
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Digital Integration: The GMDSS updates and increased focus on ECDIS compliance (where applicable) mean your crew training and operational manuals must reflect the new standards outlined in the SOLAS book.
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Crew Competency: Chapters V (Safety of Navigation) and III (Life-Saving Appliances) implicitly require updated crew training. This SOLAS latest edition provides the foundational text for all crew competency and safety drill requirements.
Secure this edition of SOLAS now to transition seamlessly into the new era of safety of life at sea.
