Chapter XIV (SOLAS)
A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codesDefinition
Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code safety part).
SOLAS Chapter XIV makes the safety part of the Polar Code mandatory for ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters, in force from 1 January 2017. It addresses ship structure, stability, machinery, and operation in ice and low temperatures, and requires a Polar Ship Certificate and a Polar Water Operational Manual. The environmental requirements sit separately under MARPOL.
Source: SOLAS Chapter XIV; Polar Code