5. SOLAS and the ISM Code

In this lecture, Master Mariner Paul Wright outlines the contents of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS). Paul also examines the objectives and implementation of SOLAS chapter IX, before he discusses the responsibilities of the ship’s Master and the shipping company for developing the Safety Management System (SMS). -------------- This is part of an e-learning bundle produced by the IMarEST and MLA College, and is offered for free to help build capacity and develop the knowledge and skills of marine professionals. Take the full course here: