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Dear Sirs,
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require, as a condition for loading a packed container onto a ship for export, that the container has a verified weight.
The shipper is responsible for the verification of the packed container’s weight. This requirement will become legally effective on July 1, 2016. After that date, it would be a violation of SOLAS to load a packed container onto a vessel if the vessel operator and marine terminal operator do not have a verified container weight.
It is imperative that all Shippers & cargo owners understand the law and its requirements as supply chains could be impacted if not adhered to.
For more details about the new requirements, please see the following guidance from The World Shipping Council:
http://www.worldshipping.org/industry-issues/safety/WSC_Guidelines_for_Implementing_the_SOLAS_Container_Weight_Verification_Requirement.pdf
Should you require any further assistance, please contact do not hesitate to contact us.
With regards to Imports, VGM requirement must be adhered to by the Shipper at origin.
Best Regards,
Gilbert Busutil | General Manager - Operations
direct: +356 2090 8215 | cell: +356 9952 2312
web: http://www.pbglobal.eu |
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