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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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IMO MSC 1/Circ.1475 Guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargo

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Member Governments are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the attention of all parties concerned.

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