What does SOLAS mean?

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Word: Solas 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. (nautical) Abbreviation for Safety of Life at Sea, an international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards for ships and shipping operations.
2. (Irish) Plural of "solas", meaning "light" or "brightness".

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsoʊləs/
• UK: /ˈsəʊləs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The nautical term "Solas" originated from the 1914 SOLAS Convention and has been updated several times since then. It is used to ensure that ships are constructed, equipped, and maintained in a way that minimizes the risk to life, property, and the environment. The Irish word "solas" has been in use for centuries and is commonly used in modern Irish language.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

• Salon
• Sable
• Sugar
• Scale
• Shale

7. Example Sentences:

1. The ship was required to meet SOLAS standards before it was allowed to sail.
2. The solas from the lighthouse guided the ship safely into the harbor.