#SOLAS Chapter V

3 articles

Deck officer preparing a voyage plan on a merchant ship bridge using charts and navigation equipment during a coastal passage.

Berth-to-Berth Passage Planning: Principles, Preparation and Safe Execution

A professional overview of berth-to-berth passage planning, explaining how appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring work together to support safe navigation.

Aug 14, 20267 min read

Infographic illustrating SOLAS Chapter V requirements for voyage planning, navigational equipment, nautical charts and publications, VTS and ship reporting.

Bridge, Navigation & GMDSS

SOLAS Chapter V: Safety of Navigation Explained for Seafarers

SOLAS Chapter V forms the core international framework for safe navigation, covering voyage planning, bridge equipment, navigational services, reporting and the Master’s responsibilities.

Aug 7, 20264 min read

Two deck officers monitoring ECDIS, radar and the forward sea view on a modern merchant ship’s bridge.

Bridge, Navigation & GMDSS

Bridge, Navigation & GMDSS: The Complete Operational and Regulatory Framework

A professional overview of how SOLAS, COLREG, STCW, bridge systems, voyage planning and GMDSS work together to support safe maritime navigation.

Aug 3, 20264 min read