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This document serves as a declaration of the verified gross mass (VGM) of containers as per SOLAS requirements.
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How to fill out verified gross mass declaration

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Obtain the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) declaration form from your shipping company or relevant authority.
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Gather all necessary information, including the weight of the container and its contents.
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Weigh the packed container using a certified scale to ensure accuracy.
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Add the weight of the container to the weight of the cargo, including packaging materials.
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Fill out the VGM declaration form with the total weight (Verified Gross Mass).
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Sign and date the document, ensuring that all information provided is accurate and complete.
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Submit the completed VGM declaration to your shipping company before the container is loaded onto the vessel.

Who needs verified gross mass declaration?

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Importers and exporters of goods that are being shipped by sea.
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Shipping lines and carriers who require VGM declarations for containerized cargo.
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Freight forwarders and logistics companies handling shipping logistics.
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Any entity involved in the supply chain of maritime transport that utilizes containerized goods.
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Verified gross mass declaration is a document that certifies the total weight of a packed shipping container, which includes the weight of the cargo and the container itself, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.
The shipper or the party responsible for packing the container is required to file the verified gross mass declaration before the container is loaded onto a vessel.
To fill out a verified gross mass declaration, the shipper must weigh the packed container using approved weighing methods and provide the total weight on the declaration form, which must be signed and submitted to the relevant shipping line or freight forwarder.
The purpose of the verified gross mass declaration is to ensure that the weight of the container is accurately reported to prevent overloaded vessels, enhance safety during transport, and comply with the International Maritime Organization's regulations.
The verified gross mass declaration must report the total weight of the packed container, the name and address of the shipper, the shipping line, the container number, and the signature of the authorized person.
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