Contents of SOLAS Chapter VI

Carriage of Cargoes and Oil Fuels

• This chapter regulates the carriage of all cargoes excluding oil and gas cargoes in bulk which are regulated by other chapters. 

• This chapter includes the requirement for storage and securing of cargo or cargo units (such as containers). 

• This chapter requires cargo ships carrying grain cargo to comply with the International Grain Code.

Part A - General Provisions

Regulation 1 - Application 

Regulation 1-1 - Definitions 

Regulation 1-2 - Requirements for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes other than grain

Regulation 2 - Cargo Information 

Regulation  3 - Oxygen Analysis and Gas detection equipment

Regulation 4 - The use of Pesticides in ships

Regulation 5 - Stowage and Securing

Regulation 5-1 - Material Safety Data Sheets

Regulation 5-2 - Prohibition of the Blending of Bulk Liquid Cargos and Production processes during Sea Voyages

Part B - Special Provisions for Solid Bulk Cargoes 

Regulation 6 - Acceptability for Shipment

Regulation 7 - Loading, Unloading and Stowage of Solid Bulk Cargoes 

Part C - Carriage of Grain

Regulation 8 - Definitions 

Regulation 9 -  Requirements for Cargo Ships carrying Grain

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Reference: IMO Publications & Documents - International Conventions - SOLAS