Effective July 1st, 2016, a new regulation from SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) takes effect requiring shippers whose name appears on the bill of lading to verify the gross mass (VGM) of a container carrying cargo. This declaration (see attached) must be received before in gating the container or containers. Such declaration must […]
SOLAS CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS What is SOLAS– IMO’s- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requires that every containers Gross Mass is verified(with a signature) prior to stowage aboard the ship/vessel. Who is Responsible– The shipper is responsible for the Verification of the Gross Mass of a container. They are also responsible for […]
SOLAS Updated Information
/in News /by Ethan TobinEffective July 1st, 2016, a new regulation from SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) takes effect requiring shippers whose name appears on the bill of lading to verify the gross mass (VGM) of a container carrying cargo. This declaration (see attached) must be received before in gating the container or containers. Such declaration must […]
New SOLAS container requirements taking effect July 1st, 2016
/in News /by Jim ShapiroSOLAS CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS What is SOLAS– IMO’s- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requires that every containers Gross Mass is verified(with a signature) prior to stowage aboard the ship/vessel. Who is Responsible– The shipper is responsible for the Verification of the Gross Mass of a container. They are also responsible for […]