Maritime
Regulations

Safety of Life at Sea — the most important international treaty concerning the safety of merchant ships. Covers construction, equipment, and operation.

Marine Pollution — prevents pollution from ships including oil, noxious liquids, harmful packaged substances, sewage, garbage and air pollution.

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping — sets minimum qualification standards for officers and crew on seagoing ships.

Maritime Labour Convention — known as the "seafarers bill of rights", sets minimum working and living standards for seafarers globally.

Collision Regulations — the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. The rules of the road for vessels on international waters.

International Safety Management Code — provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and pollution prevention.

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code — comprehensive security regime for international shipping adopted post-9/11.

International Convention on Load Lines — limits the draught to which a ship may be loaded, ensuring adequate freeboard and stability.

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk — applies to LNG and LPG carriers.

International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code — mandatory code governing the safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea.