SOLAS Chapter V states the requirements for the safety of navigation and the new Regulations include the latest international requirements, for example, electronic charts and the long-range identification and tracking of ships.

What does SOLAS Chapter V mean?

The SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention is published by the IMO. (International Maritime Organisation) at which the ISAF have Consultative Status. SOLAS Chapter V refers to the Safety of Navigation for all vessels at sea.

What is the title of SOLAS Chapter 5 Regulation 35?

SOLAS Chapter V. Safety of navigation: This chapter consists of total 35 regulations dealing with all the seagoing vessels of all sizes, from boats to VLCCs, and includes passage planning, navigation, distress signal etc.