International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

The Load Lines Convention makes provisions to determine the freeboard of ships by subdivision and damage stability calculations.

International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 amended

The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.

International Convention for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 amended

The STCW Convention establishes the basic requirements on training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level.

International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969

This Convention introduced a universal tonnage measurement system.

International Safety Management (ISM) Code 2002

The purpose of this Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.

International Ship and Port Facilities Security (ISPS) Code

The ISPS Code is implemented through chapter XI-2 Special measures to enhance maritime security in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). The Code has two parts, one mandatory and one recommendatory.

International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (HSC), 1994 amended

The HSC Code is a complete set of comprehensive requirements for high-speed craft, including equipment and conditions for operation and maintenance.

International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, HSC Code 2000

Instructions for the Guidance of Surveyors