An infographic released by Maersk Line shows what the ‘Verified Gross Mass’ element of the new SOLAS amendment means and how it works within the context of the new rule.
Despite much uncertainty around the new rule, it is due to come into effect on July 1, 2016 and will require all containers to be weighed before they are loaded onto a ship.
Technical Paper: Strainstall: Container Weighing Explained
TT Club are the latest company to emphasise the importance of clarifying the new rule, since around 50 countries globally still require clear guidelines in order to implement the new regulation effectively.
