🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Convention) and its purpose in international shipping • The role of international vs. national maritime organizations • Which bodies can create global conventions that many countries ratify

💭 Think About

• Which of these choices is an international body that works between many flag states, not just one country? • Which organizations in the list are classification or industry groups, and which are regulators or convention-makers? • Think about who would have the authority to create a global safety convention that many countries agree to follow.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is a United Nations‑related specialized agency for shipping and maritime safety. • Separate U.S. national authorities from truly international organizations in the choices. • Confirm which listed bodies primarily do ship classification or industry services, rather than drafting international treaties.