Laws and Regulations

International codes and conventions

• International convention for safety of life at sea (SOLAS)
• International maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) code

National laws and regulations

• U.S. 33 CFR 96 Rules for the safe operation of vessels and safety management

Important Organizations

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet)
• DNV GL
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• Bureau Veritas