Includes regulations concerning the survey of the various types of ships and the issuing of documents signifying that the ship meets the requirements of the Convention. The Chapter also includes provisions for the control of ships in ports of other Contracting Governments.

Construction - Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations

Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction

Life-saving appliances and arrangements

Radiocommunications

Safety of navigation

Carriage of Cargoes

Carriage of dangerous goods

Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form

Carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk

Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in bulk

Construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk and gas carriers

Nuclear ships

Management for the Safe Operation of Ships

Safety measures for high-speed craft

Special measures to enhance maritime safety

Special measures to enhance maritime security

Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

Verification of compliance 

Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters