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These treaties are known as SOLAS. SOLAS stands for the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
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Newer versions of SOLAS were adopted in 1929, 1948, 1960, and 1964.
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The publication was commissoned in conjunction with Surface Ocean - Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), the International Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Pollution (ICACGP), The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR).
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Under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, known as SOLAS, there are many mandated standards for ship operators, but critics -- including U.S. lawmakers -- point to the fact that there are also many codes, guidelines and recommendations that are voluntary.
CNN: July 8, 2012 -- Updated 1911 GMT (0311 HKT)