What is contained in the SOLAS Training Manual?
SOLAS Training Manual
- Details, instructions, procedures and repair details for LSA, FFA, and PPE carried on board
- Details on escape systems and appliances
- Information regarding survival at sea and hazards of exposure including hypothermia
- Instructions on the launch and recovery of survival craft, ie lifeboats, rescue craft, liferafts, MES, etc
What are the Chapters of the SOLAS Convention?
I – General Provisions
II-1 – Construction – Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
II-2 – Construction – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements
IV – Radiocommunications
V – Safety of navigation
VI – Carriage of cargoes
VII – Carriage of dangerous goods
VIII – Nuclear ships
IX – Management for the safe operation of ships
X – Safety measures for high speed craft
XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety
XI-2 – Special measures to enhance maritime security
XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
What is contained in SOLAS Chapter V?
SOLAS Chapter V – Safety of Navigation
- Minimum navigational equipment required onboard vessels
- Navigational safety services to be provided by contracting governments
- Maintenance of meteorological services for ships
- The ice patrol service
- Routeing of ships
- Search and rescue services
What are the SOLAS regulations regarding water tight doors?
- Power-operated from the control point in the wheelhouse, capable of being closed in not more than 60 seconds.
- They should have a uniform closing speed. The time from when the door begins to close should not be less than 20 seconds, or more than 40 seconds.
- When closing by hand, the time necessary for complete closure of the door shall not exceed 90 seconds.
