ABOUT COMPANY SERVICES LABORATORIES QUALITY TEAM CONTACTS +7 (812) 647-09-30 RUS ENG one Prev Next Home \ Determination of the gross weight of containers (VGM) DETERMINATION OF THE GROSS MASS OF CONTAINERS (VGM) To ensure the safety of the vessel, the safety of workers both on board and onshore, the safety of cargo and general safety at sea, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its ninety-fourth session (November 17 - 21, 2014) adopted amendments to the IC SOLAS-74 to chapter VI / 5 (see resolution MSC.380 (94) on the mandatory determination of the gross mass of a container prior to its placement on a ship. From July 1, 2016, any transport container with cargo at the exit from any port in the world must be accompanied by a document - DECLARATION ON CONFIRMATION OF THE CONTAINER GROSS MASS. A DECLARATION ON CONFIRMATION OF THE GROSS MASS OF THE CONTAINER is sent in advance to the master of the vessel or his representative, as well as to the representative of the terminal to prepare a plan for placing containers on the vessel. The rules of MK SOLAS-74 describe two ways by which it is possible to obtain the value of the gross mass of a loaded container. The "Shipping Bureau" is recognized by the company ( CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION / RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE No. 16.00395.382.VGM ) operating under IMO Resolution MSC.380 (94) to determine the verified gross weight of containers. We have all the necessary modern weighing equipment that allows us to use both the first and second methods for determining the gross weight of a container. Our company has been operating in the port services market for over 20 years and has a certified quality management system. The qualifications and experience of the specialists of the "Marine Freight Bureau" allow you to find a solution in any situation. The main task of our company is to take into account all the wishes and satisfy the needs of our customers. The company's representative offices are located in all ports of the Russian Federation, as well as in the ports of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. In addition, our company provides packaging testing services (CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION No.16.00024.383). The testing center of the Marine Cargo Bureau is equipped with modern equipment, and all tests are carried out in accordance with the requirements of international and Russian regulatory documents. Our advantages: Minimum terms Maintenance and support of a personal manager Reasonable prices Providing discounts to regular customers Our certificates: Have questions? Ask our specialists! +7 (812) 309-86-23 Copyright © 2008 - 2018 Sea Freight Bureau Site designed by MegaGroup HOT TOPICS RECOGNITION OF RUSSIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS