IMO (International Maritime Organization)
SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
1960
safety at sea
wide range of measures
fire detection and protection
radiotelegraphy
safety of navigation
AMENDED many times
Inmarsat Convention (1976)
introduction of International Maritime Stellite System
GMDSS (Global Maritime and Distress Safety System) 1988
combinate use of conventional radio facilities and satellite communication system based on the Inmarsat satellite constellation.
SAR (Search And Rescue)
1979
designed to provide a global system for responding to emergencies at sea
division of the world's water in 13 search and rescue areas.
designation of an on-scene commander and his duties.
MARPOL
1973
covers prevention of pollution of the marine enviroment
COLREG (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea)
1972
purpose of avoiding collisions at sea
Traffic Separation Schemes
regulate the passage of vessels in congested traffic areas.
STCW
1978
enstabilish basic requirements on training, certification and whatchkeeping for seafarers
MANILA AMENDMENTS on 2010
new requirements
working hours
seafarers'training and competence