Guidelines for verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo
An IMO circular MSC 1/circ.1475 on the guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo
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The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-third session (14 to 23 May 2014), having considered the proposal by the Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers, at its eighteenth session (16 to 20 September 2013), approved the Guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo, as set out in the annex.
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The Guidelines are intended to establish a common approach for the implementation and enforcement of the SOLAS requirements regarding the verification of the gross mass of packed containers.
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Member Governments are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the attention of all parties concerned.