International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
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The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is a key international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships to ensure the safety of life at sea.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Context triple: [International Maritime Organization, mainRegulatoryInstrument, International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea]
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International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for regulating international shipping, including safety, environmental standards, and maritime security.
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is an international treaty that defines nations’ rights and responsibilities in the world’s oceans, including maritime boundaries, resource exploitation, navigation, and environmental protection.
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Statute of the International Court of Justice
The Statute of the International Court of Justice is the foundational treaty that establishes the Court’s structure, jurisdiction, and procedures as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
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UNECE Inland Transport Committee
The UNECE Inland Transport Committee is a key intergovernmental body that develops international regulations, standards, and policies to facilitate safe, efficient, and sustainable inland transport across the UNECE region.
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International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international body that develops and publishes globally recognized standards to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability across a wide range of industries and technologies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Target entity description: The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is a key international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships to ensure the safety of life at sea.
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International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for regulating international shipping, including safety, environmental standards, and maritime security.
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is an international treaty that defines nations’ rights and responsibilities in the world’s oceans, including maritime boundaries, resource exploitation, navigation, and environmental protection.
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Merchant Marine Act of 1936
The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 is a U.S. federal law that established policies and programs to develop and maintain a strong American merchant marine for commerce and national defense.
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Maritime Administration
The Maritime Administration is a U.S. federal agency responsible for promoting and regulating the nation’s merchant marine, maritime transportation system, and related infrastructure and workforce.
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Statute of the International Court of Justice
The Statute of the International Court of Justice is the foundational treaty that establishes the Court’s structure, jurisdiction, and procedures as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international maritime treaty
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safety convention ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
SOLAS
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| administeredBy | International Maritime Organization ⓘ |
| aimsTo | ensure safety of life at sea ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
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surface form:
SOLAS Convention
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| appliesTo |
cargo ships
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merchant ships ⓘ passenger ships ⓘ |
| containsChapterOn |
additional safety measures for passenger ships
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carriage of cargoes ⓘ carriage of dangerous goods ⓘ construction – subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations ⓘ fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction ⓘ general provisions ⓘ life-saving appliances and arrangements ⓘ management for the safe operation of ships ⓘ nuclear ships ⓘ radio communications ⓘ safety measures for bulk carriers ⓘ safety measures for high-speed craft ⓘ safety measures for ships operating in polar waters ⓘ safety of navigation ⓘ verification of compliance ⓘ |
| enforcedThrough |
flag State control
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port State control ⓘ |
| field | maritime safety ⓘ |
| language |
English
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French ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalStatus | binding on contracting governments ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
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International Convention on Load Lines ⓘ International Maritime Organization ⓘ |
| requires |
certification of ships
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maintenance of safety equipment ⓘ surveys of ships ⓘ |
| scope |
construction standards for ships
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fire protection ⓘ life-saving appliances ⓘ navigation safety ⓘ radio communications ⓘ safety management ⓘ |
| setsMinimumStandardsFor |
ship construction
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ship equipment ⓘ ship operation ⓘ |
| shortName |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
SOLAS
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| subject | safety of life at sea ⓘ |
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Subject: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Description of subject: The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is a key international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships to ensure the safety of life at sea.
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