SOLAS Guide
Equipment requirements for all 4 indexed SOLAS chapters — 1222 products across life-saving, fire protection, radiocommunications, and navigation.
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) · International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Ch.
III
Life-Saving
Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements
Defines requirements for lifeboats, liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, hydrostatic release units, evacuation systems, and all equipment needed to preserve life in maritime emergencies. Applies to all passenger ships and cargo ships of 500 GT and above.
552
Products
4
Categories
Ch.
II-2
Fire Protection
Construction -- Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction
Specifies fire safety measures including fire detection systems, fixed fire-extinguishing systems, firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus, and structural fire protection. Applies to all ships.
242
Products
1
Categories
Ch.
IV
Radiocommunications
Radiocommunications
Requirements for GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) equipment including EPIRBs, SARTs, VHF/MF/HF radios, and AIS devices. Ensures ships can communicate distress alerts and receive safety information.
226
Products
1
Categories
Ch.
V
Navigation
Safety of Navigation
Requirements for navigation equipment including radar, ECDIS, gyrocompasses, VDR, speed logs, echo sounders, AIS, autopilots, and navigation lights. Ensures safe navigation, collision avoidance, and voyage recording for all SOLAS vessels.
202
Products
1
Categories