SOLAS chapter XI-1 covers which subject?

SOLAS chapter XI-1 covers which subject?

• A. SOLAS X
• B. SOLAS XI-1
• C. SOLAS XI-2
• D. SOLAS XII

Answer: (B)

Chapter XI-1 is about Special measures to enhance the safety of ships. It establishes the port State control framework, allowing authorities in any port to inspect visiting ships to ensure they meet SOLAS and related safety requirements, with the authority to detain vessels that don’t comply. This subject—special measures to strengthen ship safety—is exactly what that chapter covers, which is why identifying SOLAS XI-1 as the subject is appropriate. The remaining options point to other SOLAS chapters, which deal with different topics and aren’t the subject of XI-1.

Chapter XI-1 is about Special measures to enhance the safety of ships. It establishes the port State control framework, allowing authorities in any port to inspect visiting ships to ensure they meet SOLAS and related safety requirements, with the authority to detain vessels that don’t comply. This subject—special measures to strengthen ship safety—is exactly what that chapter covers, which is why identifying SOLAS XI-1 as the subject is appropriate. The remaining options point to other SOLAS chapters, which deal with different topics and aren’t the subject of XI-1.