What does SOLAS stand for?

What does SOLAS stand for?

• A. Safety of Life At Sea
• B. Safety of Life On Sea
• C. Safety of Lifesaving At Sea
• D. Security of Life At Sea

Answer: (A)

SOLAS stands for Safety of Life At Sea. This is the internationally recognized treaty name—the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea—established to set minimum safety standards for ships, their design, equipment, and procedures to protect people on board and at sea. The wording matters: “At Sea” is the conventional phrase used in the treaty title, not “On Sea,” and the term is “Life” (not “Lifesaving”), since the goal is to safeguard human life at sea. The focus is on safety of people at sea, rather than a broader concept of security.

SOLAS stands for Safety of Life At Sea. This is the internationally recognized treaty name—the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea—established to set minimum safety standards for ships, their design, equipment, and procedures to protect people on board and at sea.

The wording matters: “At Sea” is the conventional phrase used in the treaty title, not “On Sea,” and the term is “Life” (not “Lifesaving”), since the goal is to safeguard human life at sea. The focus is on safety of people at sea, rather than a broader concept of security.