sets minimum safety requirements for the construction, equipment, and operation of merchant ships.
SOLAS
Originally actioned 1973 in response to the sinking of the Torrey Canyon
Marpol
is the main international maritime Convention covering the prevention of environmental pollution by ships.
MARPOL
is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping
IMO
sets minimum qualification standards for personnel and crew of all levels on board a ship, including masters, officers and watch personnel.
STCW
sets out minimum standards for seafarers working on a ship.
MLC
an international agreement that establishes a legal framework for all marine and maritime activities.
UNCLOS
set out, the "rules of the road" or navigation rules to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea to prevent collisions
COLREGS
The convention pertains specifically to a ship's load line marking of the highest point on a ship's hull that can safely meet the surface of the water;
Convention on Loadline
is generally regarded as the most important of all international Conventions.
SOLAS