Q. Consider the following statements regarding “International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)”:
1.It is an international maritime treaty which sets minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.
2.It is administered by International Maritime Organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an international maritime treaty which sets minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.

  • SOLAS is administered by International Maritime Organization. It requires signatory flag states to ensure that ships flagged by them comply with at least these standards.
  • The first version of SOLAS Treaty was passed in 1914 in response to the sinking of the RMS Titanic, which prescribed numbers of lifeboats and other emergency equipment along with safety procedures, including continuous radio watches.

Source: FORUMIAS