Verified Gross Mass Requirements - World Shipping Council Publish Frequently Asked Questions.
A number of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) have been published on the World Shipping Council’s website to aid with smooth implementation of the container weighing regulations that come into effect on 1 July 2016.
The FAQs have been released jointly by the World Shipping Council (WSC), the TT Club, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), and the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF). They were developed in response to questions that have been raised by various stakeholders regarding the revised SOLAS regulations.
The topics covered include: who is responsible for certifying the VGM of a packed container; the format and deadline for issuing certificates; and the consequences for non-compliance with the revised regulations.
The World Shipping Council’s FAQs can be read by clicking here.