Hong Kong Marine Department announces VGMs will be in force July 1
Time：2016-04-21
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The amendment requires mandatory verification of the gross mass (VGM) of containers prior to loading onto vessels to which SOLAS Chapter VI applies.
The Marine Department has updated its website with information relevant to the VGM requirements.
Additionally, making reference to the concerned guidance of IMO, a "Guideline on the Verification of Gross Mass of a Container with Cargo Packed in Hong Kong" has been published to provide guidance to operators in the industry to comply with the new requirement.