59.SOLAS chapter 13 & 14

Chapter 13 - Verification of compliance

1.Every Contracting Government shall be subject to periodic audits by the Organization in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the present Convention.
2 The Secretary-General of the Organization shall have responsibility for administering the Audit Scheme, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization*.

3 Every Contracting Government shall have responsibility for facilitating the conduct of the audit and implementation of a program of actions to address the findings, based on the guidelines adopted by the Organization*

Chapter 14 - Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters

The goal of this regulation is to provide a methodology for alternative design and arrangements for structure, machinery, and electrical installations, fire safety and life-saving appliances and arrangements.

The Polar Code is intended to cover the full range of shipping-related matters relevant to navigation in waters surrounding the two poles – ship design, construction and equipment; operational and training concerns; search and rescue; and, equally important, the protection of the unique environment and eco-systems of the polar regions.

The Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in the inhospitable waters surrounding the two poles.

The Polar Code includes mandatory measures covering safety part (part I-A) and pollution prevention (part II-A) and re-commendatory provisions for both (parts I-B and II-B).