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SOLAS
VERIFIED GROSS MASSApril 2016
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A packed container will not be allowed to be loaded on board vessels unless the
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of the container has been provided by the shipper to
the shipping line or container terminal prior to load list cut off time.
What is the change about?
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In November 2014, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted a
resolution to amend the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention with the
objective of improving safety of people and assets not only at sea but also inland.
The absence of an accurate weight declaration has resulted in accidents.
An accurate weight provided in advance will allow shipping lines to preparemore reliable stowage plans.
What is the rationale behind the change?
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What are the problems that can result fromoverweight containers?
Damage to ships
Incorrect vessel stowage decisions
Collapsed container stacks
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What are the problems that can result fromoverweight containers?
Damage to containers
Cargo liability claims
Injury and death to seafarers
and shore-side workers
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What are the problems that can result fromoverweight containers?
Chassis damage at terminals
Liability for accidents and
fines for overweight on roads
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VCW is an industry requirement that will be effective by July 1st 2016
There are 2 permissible methods of weighing:
Method 1: Requires weighing the container after it has been packed.
Method 2: Requires weighing all the cargo and contents of the container and adding
those weights to the container’s tare weight as indicated on the door end of the
container.
The shipper has the responsibility to weigh the packed container or its contents.
Key Facts: SOLAS Weight Initiative
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Two weighing methods
Requires weighing the containers after it
has been packed.
Requires weighing all the cargo and
contents of the container and adding
those weights to the container’s tare
weight as indicated on the door end ofthe container.
Method 2 will not be practical for shippers of
bulk commodities like scrap, grain, etc., and it will
be up to local authorities to grant permission to
use this method.
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Shipper can provide the VGM to the carrier using any of the sources:
Liner website
3rd party ports system such as Inttra
Email
Alternatively, shipper can provide the VGM to the terminal who in turn will relay
the information to the carrier through EDI or manual process
Shipper may also choose to use a weighing facility in or outside the terminal to
get the VGM. The facility will provide the VGM to the carrier through EDI or
manual process.
Submission of VGM is Shippers responsibility.
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Who is the shipper?
In the context of the new regulation, who is the shipper?
The shipper is the legal entity;
Named on the ocean bill of lading or sea way bill or equivalent multimodal
transport document as shipper
With whom (or in whose name or on whose behalf) a contract of carriage has
been concluded with a shipping company
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Impact to customers
Shipper will need to plan for VGM in the shipment cycle
Shipper will need to provide VGM information of their containers on shipping
instructions no matter whether they send this documentation manually via third
party or internal systems or via EDI
If a shipper does not comply and provide the VGM information in time the carrier
and the terminal representative will not load the containers on the vessel
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Impact to customers
Depending on how local government will interpret and implement:
They need to establish a process between supply chain members (forwarders,
truckers, terminals and shipping line) integrating weighing service
Shippers need to calculate the potential cost impact for arranging this service asthey are legally responsible to obtain and provide VGM
They need to be aware of possible local legislation regarding government
imposed penalties/fines
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Container isweighed on
shipper account
Carrier website oronline system
Information Flow – VGM Submission
Shipper FAX, EDI,
Email, Web
InformationFlow
Weighingfacility
Process to handle the containerwill be based on the local
country rules whether to Allowgate-in, Reject gate-in,
Arrange weight etc.,
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
VGMsubmitted
with loadlist beforedeadline
InformationFlow
InformationFlow
Yes
No
To carrier
Terminal
Containers loaded onvessel
Container notloaded
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National & Commercial Focus
Government Implementation
Vendor Readiness
Customer Awareness
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National & Commercial Focus
Government Implementation
Determine the proper local authority who is responsible in
interpreting the new legislation
Understand how the local authority will interpret the new legislation
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National & Commercial Focus
Vendor ReadinessCoordinate with the Terminals to discuss the standard process for VGM.
a. Are they planning to implement No-VGM – No Gate In process or would
they allow units to gate-In without VGM ?
b. Do the terminals intend to have a weighing facility ?
c. Would they be willing to send VGM on behalf of Shipper if the trucker
arrives at the Gate with VGM document ?
d. How would the VGM related costs be invoiced?
e. How would they manage units arriving from Barge / Rail?
f. Would the terminal be sending the revised Edi version of Load Baplie to
the Vessel Master?
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National & Commercial Focus
Customer Awareness
Cascaded SOLAS in following events:
- Association of International Shipping Lines Meeting
- PISFA / Portcalls Forum - Manila
- DTI Export Marketing Bureau Forum
- PISM General Membership Meeting
- Mindanao Shipping Conference – Davao
- Visayas Shipping Conference – Cebu
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National & Commercial Focus
http://d/VCW%20Q&A.pdfhttp://d/VCW%20Infographic.pdf
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SAFETY FIRSTSOLAS Weight Initiative doesmake sense
People’s safety is crucial in our industry.
Today our people don’t know the actual weight ofthe containers they are handling, and we have a highrisk of accidents.
SOLAS weight initiative will change this. As of July1st 2016, all containers will have an accurate weight.
Having an accurate weight will reduce accidents andcontribute to get our people home safe every day.
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