Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea articles of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 article iv cases of force majeure article iv cases of force majeure a. C h a p t e r i i 2 a fire protection, fire detection. Required according to solas regulations chapter ii reguation 17. Chapter d iii 4 21 roro passenger ship means a passenger ship with roro cargo spaces or special category spaces as defined in regulation ii 2 3. If solas chapter ii1 or any part of a code applied by solas chapter ii1 requires anything to be type approved, it must be type approved in accordance with msn 059. Construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinguishing manuel ventura. Chapter ii2 a fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction. Solas chapter ii 2 interpretation or reference part regulation application a 1. C h a p t e r i i 2 a fire protection, fire detection and. For ships constructed on or after 1 july 2014, a minimum of two twoway portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for firefighter. International convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 contents convention annex. Regulations to give effect to the latest version of chapter ii2 of the international convention for the safety of life at sea 1974 solas chapter ii2. Department of economic development isle of man ship.
Unified interpretations of solas chapter ii 2 1 the maritime safety committee, at its eightysixth session 27 may to 5 june 2009, with a view to providing more specific guidance for application of the relevant requirements, of the 1974 solas convention, approved a unified interpretation for solas regulation ii 2 4. For other types a formal exemption request shall be submitted. The purpose of this regulation is to provide additional safety measures in order to address the fire safety objectives for ships carrying dangerous goods. The regulations have been valid for new ships build on or after 1 july 1998. Part c suppression of fire regulation 9 containment of fire. How to protect the ship and life at sea from fire according to solas. Ventura solas fire protection 3 fire protection, detection and extinguishing 1. Organisation imo introduced new regulations in solas chapter ii2 part a regulation 15. Myanmar had ratified solas 1974 and its 1978 protocol on xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Solas safety of life at sea new or upcoming requirements. Solas chapter ii2 interpretation or reference part regulation application a 1. Chapter i general provisions chapter ii1 construction subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction chapter iii lifesaving appliances, etc.
Ships constructed before that date should comply with the chapter in force prior to 1 july 2002, however there are some requirements for. Home about imo conventions list of conventions international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. The wording in the solas chapter ii2, regulation 10. Solas chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction. The current version of solas is the 1974 version, known as solas 1974, which came into force on 25 may 1980. Augustine aling anak nabi izzaidi izuddin bin ab karim muhammad hakim bin khadri presenters 56212115078 56212115093 56212115014. Chapter ii2 fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction.
The solas convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. Policy for the implementation of solas chapter ii1 and ii2 construction operational procedure. Low location lighting solas chapter ii2 international code. Statutory interpretations, dnvglsi0364 edition february 2016 page 3 dnv gl as changes current changes current general this document supersedes dnvglsi0364, july 2015. International convention for the safety of life at sea. Organisation imo introduced new regulations in solas chapter ii 2 part a regulation 15. However, if the changes on 12 september 20, dnv and gl merged to form dnv gl group. Chapter xi 2 special measures to enhance maritime security regulation 1 definitions 1 for the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise. Summary of solas chapter ii summary of solas chapter ii2. Manuel ventura ship design i msc in marine engineering and naval architecture chapter ii2. The electronic pdf version of this document, available free of charge. A ship, which is not subject to the provisions of the present convention at the time of its departure on any voyage, shall.
Chapter xi2 special measures to enhance maritime security regulation 1 definitions 1 for the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise. The regulations give effect to solas chapter ii2 up to and including amendments adopted by imo resolution msc. If solas chapter ii 1 or any part of a code applied by solas chapter ii 1 requires anything to be type approved, it must be type approved in accordance with msn 059. Jul 01, 2014 section 2 incorporates solas chapter ii2 and makes it applicable as regulation for convention ships. Chapter 11 lowlocation lighting systems directs attention to publication iso 15370. For ships constructed on or after 1 july 2014, a minimum of two twoway portable radiotelephone.
Solas requirements for firemans outfit pros marine. Due to changes in imdg code the said chapter of solas also underwent certain changes. Section 3 lays down that solas chapter ii2 shall in principle also apply as regulation for ships engaged on domestic voyages and for cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage engaged on foreign voyages. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 adoption. Solas amendments 2000 includes the revised chapter ii2, making the international code for fire safety systems fss code, adopted by the msc by resolution msc.
List of amendments page 22 adopted in adopted by entry into force 1995 msc. Msn 058 solas ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection. Harmonization of survey periods of cargo ships not subject to the esp code. Solas in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the. Regulation 2 fire safety objectives and functional requirements. Chapter ii2 has been revised to take into account the all the amendments brought to the original text 1981, to make it user friendly and to incorporate new techniques. M policy for the implementation of solas chapter ii 1 and. Solas chapter ii 2 regulation 19 is about carriage of dangerous goods. Text affected by the main changes in this edition is highlighted in red colour. Summary of solas chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction entry into force. Part c suppression of fire regulation 9 containment of. For example, solas chapter ii2 refers to standards being met. Solas chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection. Fire protection on ships norwegian maritime authority.
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 lifesaving appliances, etc. List of amendments page 2 2 adopted in adopted by entry into force 1995 msc. Appendix list of references in solas text and explanatory guidance notes. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea. Isle of man ship registry manx shipping notice 058 page 2 of 17.
However, within the imo amendments are proposed and under consideration to accept butterfly valves on specific ship types. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the titanic disaster, the second in 1929, the third in 1948, and the fourth in 1960. As of november 2018, solas 1974 had 164 contracting states, which flag about 99% of merchant ships around the world in terms of gross tonnage. All ships shall carry at least two firemans outfits complying with the requirements.
Please note that this document reflects the 1 july 2002 edition of the solas provisions for chapter ii2 on fire protection. Solas consolidated 2018 for android free download and. Edition may 2017 page 5 solas interpretations dnv gl as text regarding automatic sprinkler moved from 3. Construction fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction. Chapter ii1 construction structure, subdivision and. Chapter d iii 4 21 roro passenger ship means a passenger ship with roro cargo spaces or special category spaces as defined in regulation ii23. This remains the applicable legal instrument where certain regulations. International convention for the safety of life at sea solas. Solas chapter iii including all amendments up to and including those adopted by imo resolution msc. Chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire detection.
Several of the amendments are retroactive and will apply to existing ships. Moreover, since implementation of the regulation and dissemination of the circular, there have been a number of machinery fire incidences caused by hot surfaces. Low location lighting solas chapter ii2 international. International code for fire safety systems 2007, chapter 11 lowlocation. Easy to find desired regulation in few clicks search inside in the chapter search inside in the regulations. Solas chapter ii2 construction fire protection, fire.
New ships constructed keellaid on or after 1 july 2014 4 firefighters communication amendments to solas ii 2 10. Appendix list of references in solas text and explanatory. Regulation 21 marking, periodical operation and inspection of watertight doors. For ships constructed on or after 1 july 2014, requires that firefighters outfits scba shall be fitted with an audible alarm and a visual or other device which will alert the user before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced to no less than. Section 2 incorporates solas chapter ii2 and makes it applicable as regulation for convention ships. Dnvglsi0364 solas interpretations rules and standards. Unified interpretations of solas chapter ii2 1 the maritime safety committee, at its eightysixth session 27 may to 5 june 2009, with a view to providing more specific guidance for application of the relevant requirements, of the 1974 solas convention, approved a unified interpretation for solas regulation ii24. Fundamnental requirements on fire safety of ships solas convention regulation 2 of chapter ii2 of solas the fire safety objectives of this chapter are to1 prevent the occurrence of fire and explosion2 reduce the risk to life caused by fire.
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