FIATA-VGM

FIATA VGM Verified Gross Mass SOLAS 2016 maritime.

Définition

VGM requirement detail : (1) SOLAS Convention Amendment 2014 (IMO Maritime Safety Committee, MSC 93/22/Add.3) entree en vigueur 1 juillet 2016. (2) Shipper obligation : declare VGM (Verified Gross Mass = container tare + cargo + dunnage weight) before vessel loading, written documentation signed by shipper. (3) Methods : Method 1 (Direct weighing of packed container, using calibrated scale to weigh entire container loaded), Method 2 (Sum of weights of cargo + dunnage + container tare, mathematical addition of all components weights). (4) Tolerance : various jurisdictions tolerance allowed 5% of declared VGM. (5) Penalties non-VGM declaration : container not loaded on vessel, shipper liable damages stowage incorrect weight distribution + safety risks. (6) FIATA VGM Guidance Document : industry best practices + interpretation guidance + sample documentation templates SOLAS VGM declaration, frequently updated FIATA Working Group. Compliance ~99% global container shipments 2024 (initial chaos 2016-2017 had ~30% non-compliance, normalized by 2018+).

Origine

SOLAS Convention Amendment 2014 IMO MSC 93/22/Add.3 ; effective 1 juillet 2016 ; FIATA VGM Guidance Document 2015 (preparation) + ongoing updates ; compliance ~99% 2024.

Exemple en contexte

Apple Inc. Foxconn factory China ships container loaded iPhones Shenzhen -> Long Beach CA via MSC vessel : Foxconn shipper weighs packed container Method 1 (calibrated scale + bridge crane), VGM declared 22500 kg, MSC validates VGM matches manifest tolerance 5%, container loaded vessel per planned stowage plan.

Termes liés

• IMDG Code — autre IMO maritime regulation.