The 1500+ SOLAS scientists are affiliated with one of the 23 different National Networks. The National Networks all focus their research under three broad research foci under the direction of the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC). This is done through a Science Plan and Implementation Strategy; a directive that outlines the goals and scope of the SOLAS organisation.

There are also Task Teams which have been established to achieve specific objectives which have been created by SOLAS and its partner organisations.

SOLAS has a number of sponsors that support the work of SOLAS and a list of them can be found here

The SOLAS International Project Office (SOLAS IPO) is the logistical centre of SOLAS which has the responsibility of coordinating the day to day functions of the entire SOLAS organisation. The SOLAS International Project Office is based in the United Kingdom and can be contacted by clicking here

A schematic of the SOLAS structure can be seen below. Please click on the dialog boxes to learn more about SOLAS