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What is the main objective of SOLAS?
What is the main objective of SOLAS?
- To promote maritime tourism
- To standardize port operations worldwide
- To regulate international trade routes
- To specify minimum standards for ship construction, equipment, and operation (correct)
Flag states are responsible for ensuring ships under their flag comply with SOLAS requirements.
Flag states are responsible for ensuring ships under their flag comply with SOLAS requirements.
True (A)
What does port state control allow governments to do?
What does port state control allow governments to do?
- Inspect foreign ships if they believe they do not comply with SOLAS (correct)
- Impose taxes on foreign vessels
- Regulate maritime traffic in international waters
- Detain ships indefinitely
SOLAS applies only to ships engaged on domestic voyages.
SOLAS applies only to ships engaged on domestic voyages.
An international voyage is a voyage between a country where the convention applies and a port ______ that country.
An international voyage is a voyage between a country where the convention applies and a port ______ that country.
According to SOLAS, what defines a passenger ship?
According to SOLAS, what defines a passenger ship?
A cargo ship is defined as a ship that carries passengers.
A cargo ship is defined as a ship that carries passengers.
To which of the following does SOLAS not apply?
To which of the following does SOLAS not apply?
SOLAS applies to pleasure yachts.
SOLAS applies to pleasure yachts.
Does SOLAS apply to fishing ships?
Does SOLAS apply to fishing ships?
SOLAS does not apply to cargo ships of less than ______ gross tonnage.
SOLAS does not apply to cargo ships of less than ______ gross tonnage.
Who carries out inspections and surveys under SOLAS?
Who carries out inspections and surveys under SOLAS?
Passenger ship safety certificates are valid for a maximum of 24 months.
Passenger ship safety certificates are valid for a maximum of 24 months.
What is the maximum validity period for a Passenger ship safety certificate?
What is the maximum validity period for a Passenger ship safety certificate?
Cargo ship safety certificates are valid for a maximum of 12 months.
Cargo ship safety certificates are valid for a maximum of 12 months.
What aspects are covered in the surveys for Cargo ship safety certificate?
What aspects are covered in the surveys for Cargo ship safety certificate?
For a cargo ship safety certificate, the maximum validity is not exceeding ______ years.
For a cargo ship safety certificate, the maximum validity is not exceeding ______ years.
Match the ship type with its definition:
Match the ship type with its definition:
Name one type of ship to which SOLAS does not apply.
Name one type of ship to which SOLAS does not apply.
How long is a Passenger ship safety certificate valid?
How long is a Passenger ship safety certificate valid?
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SOLAS objective
SOLAS objective
To specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships.
Flag states responsibilities
Flag states responsibilities
Ensuring ships under their flag comply with SOLAS requirements.
Port State Control
Port State Control
Allows government to inspect foreign ships if they don't comply with convention.
SOLAS application
SOLAS application
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International voyage
International voyage
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Passenger ship
Passenger ship
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Cargo ship
Cargo ship
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SOLAS does NOT apply to:
SOLAS does NOT apply to:
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Who carries out inspections?
Who carries out inspections?
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Passenger ship safety certificate
Passenger ship safety certificate
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Cargo ship safety certificate
Cargo ship safety certificate
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Study Notes
- SOLAS's main objective is to specify minimum standards for ship construction, equipment, and operation.
Flag State Responsibilities
- Flag states must ensure that ships under their flag comply with SOLAS requirements.
Port State Control
- Port state control enables governments to inspect foreign ships suspected of non-compliance with SOLAS.
Application
- SOLAS applies to ships engaged in international voyages.
- SOLAS applies to any ship that flies a national flag of a country that accepts the convention.
Definitions
- An international voyage is defined as a journey between a country where the convention applies and a port outside that country.
- A passenger ship is a ship carrying more than twelve passengers.
- A cargo ship is defined as any ship that is not a passenger ship.
Non-Applicability
- War ships are exempt from SOLAS regulations.
- Pleasure yachts are exempt from SOLAS regulations.
- Fishing ships are exempt from SOLAS regulations.
- Cargo ships with a gross tonnage less than 500 are exempt from SOLAS regulations.
Survey and Certificates
- Inspections and surveys are conducted by officers of the administration or surveyors.
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
- Passenger ship safety certificates are valid for a maximum of 12 months.
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
- Cargo ship safety certificates (covering construction, equipment, and radio) are valid for a maximum of 5 years.
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