verified gross mass industry faqs - TT Club
Introduction
This document has been compiled in response to questions that have been
raised by the industry in relation to the revised SOLAS1 regulation and the
accompanying guidelines2.
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World Shipping Council Guidelines for Implementing SOLAS Requirements
Guidelines for Improving Safety and Implementing the SOLAS
Container Weight Verification Requirements
In November 2014, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter VI, Part A, Regulation 2 - Cargo information. The SOLAS convention is applicable global law. The SOLAS amendments become effective on 1 July 2016 for packed containers received for transportation
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SHIPPING AUSTRALIA - CONTAINER WEIGHT VERIFICATION – JUST THE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Shipping Australia has been at the forefront of supporting the implementation processes associated with forthcoming international changes to container weight verification.
These amendments primarily affect shippers who, from 1 July 2016, will be required to provide an accurate weight of the packed container and are provided two options for determining the weight.
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