The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, the most important international treaty concerning the safety of merchant ships. First adopted in 1914 following the Titanic disaster, SOLAS sets minimum standards for construction, equipment, and operation of ships to ensure safety.
Also known as: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
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P&I ClubProtection and Indemnity Club, a mutual insurance association that provides cover for its shipowner and charterer members against third-party liabilities arising from the operation of ships.Port State ControlThe inspection of foreign-flagged ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the vessel and its equipment complies with the requirements of international conventions.SalvageThe rescue of a vessel, its cargo, or other property from peril at sea, for which the salvor is entitled to a reward.Tonnage CertificateAn official document issued by a classification society or flag state authority certifying a vessel's gross tonnage (GT) and net tonnage (NT) as measured under the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969).UNCLOSThe United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a comprehensive international agreement that defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans.Wreck Removal ConventionThe Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, adopted in 2007, which provides a legal basis for states to remove or have removed shipwrecks that pose a hazard to navigation or the marine environment.
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