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BUSINESS CONTAINER Specification & Measurement Tare Weight VESSEL B/L TERMS AND CONDITION Advance Manifest Submission (AMS) Regulation Shipping Instruction (SI)Cut-Off Time SOLAS(VGM) SPECIAL CARGO REFRIGERATED CARGO OVERSIZED CARGO DANGEROUS GOODS Dangerous Goods Announcement and Regulations Dangerous Goods Prohibited and Restricted Cargo List INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SOLUTION ROUTES NORTH ASIA - ASEAN INTRA ASEAN INTRA WEST ASIA - INDIA SUBCONTINENT ASIA - GULF FEEDER ASEAN Feeder India Subcontinent LATIN AMERICA LOCAL INFO E-SERVICES CARGO TRACKING SAILING SCHEDULE LONG TERM SCHEDULE VGM DECLARATION EDI RATE INQUIRY E-BOOKING E-SI NEWS PRESS RELEASE INVESTOR RELATIONS NEWS EVENTS INVESTOR Investor Relations News IR Calendar Contact Investor Relations Financial Information Financial Highlights Functional Currency Financial Report Shareholders Information Major Shareholders Shareholders Meeting Dividend Policy Historical Dividend Payment Stock Information Live Stock Information Historical Price Analyst Coverage Investor Kit 56-1 One Report Factsheet SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability Overview Business Value Chain Certificates Sustainability Reports Environmental Dimension Social Dimension CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Corporate Governance Policy Corporate Governance Structure Code of Conduct Business Ethics Insider Trading Policy Risk Management Whistle Blower Policy Privacy Policy Information System Security Policy Definitions of Independent Directors Charter Of the Board Of Directors Charter of the NCGS Committee Green Procurement Policy Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct Sustainability Supplier Program Tax Policy Structure Data Report Anti-Corruption Policy ABOUT US OVERVIEW Company Profile Board of Directors Group Management Committee Vision, Mission & Core Values ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Career Select Country 中国 (China) Business SOLAS(VGM) Home | Business | Solas(VGM) SOLAS(VGM) Definition for VGM (Verified Gross Mass) VGM = Total Weight of Cargo, Loading Aids, Dunnage and Tare of Container to become effective July 1st, 2016. Purpose for VGM (Verified Gross Mass) This requirement was deemed necessary in order to ensure Shippers provide theaccurate and reliable total weight of the container to the carrier for safety reasons.Many accidents occurred, causing injuries to people and assets, as a result ofinaccurate weight declarations. Basic requirement The Shipper has to provide to the ocean carrier the Verified Gross Mass (Weight) of the Container, including cargo weight, weight of all loading equipment and materials,dunnage and the tare weight of the container) along with a Signature (can beelectronic) identifying the person responsible for the declared weight. This information has to be provided to the carrier, most likely before delivery to thecarrier's port terminal. Implementation All countries which are members of the IMO (International Maritime Organization), a United Nations Agency, will have to implement VGM. Weighing Methodologies 1. Weigh the packed/laden container. 2. Weigh all packages, packaging and dunnage material and add the tare weight of the container. Responsible Parties The shipper shown on the B/L is responsible for providing the VGM declaration, signed/identified by company and individual person. This declaration can be providedin paper or electronic form. Container Tare Weight The container’s tare weight is shown on the door of the container. Some shipping lines have container weight information available on their websites. Weight Tolerance VGM weight tolerance is under consideration. Numbers mentioned but not confirmed are 5% with maximum of 500 Kgs. Terminal Constraints Legally and theoretically the container can be weighed at the terminal. However, not all terminals will have the infrastructure to perform this service, especially when considering the huge volume of containers passing through a terminal. Having the weighing performed at the port could lead to substantial congestion and delays. Weight Declaration on Shipper’s Shipping Instruction The purpose of the VGM is to advise the ocean carrier/terminal of the total container weight, including container tare weight, for safety purposes, most likely latest at the time container is being delivered into the carrier’s custody at the port terminal. Therefore, the VGM reported to the carrier doesn’t not have to match the weight shown in the B/L. The VGM is used by the carrier to prepare the vessel’s stowage plan. Standard Process Flow 1. Shipper to consolidate and send VGM to Carrier and Terminal directly or viashippers’ appointed vendor through following either one of following means :

• Portnet
• EIR (Equipment Interchange Receipt)
• Shipping Order or Shipping Instruction
• Container Load Plan
• 3rd Party Weighing Certificate
• VERMAS (IMO EDI Facility)
• Other local official documents based on local practice

2. In case of 3rd Party has been officially appointed by local authorities to carry out weighing and issue weight certificate, this 3rd party can consolidate and send VGM to Carrier and Terminal via VERMAS or manual Excel Sheet for uploading. 3. After container being weighed at weight bridge, below possible scenarios may arise :

• For VGM verified with discrepancies less than 5% or 500kgs, container can proceed to CY stack. Tolerance level is subject to change depending on local practice.
• For VGM verified with discrepancies more than 5% or 500kgs, container could be diverted to waiting area or returned to shipper's premises. Tolerance level is subject to change depending on local practice.
• For those manual declarations without any rectification with or without weighing at Weight Bridge, container could be diverted to waiting area or returned to shipper's premises.

4. All official documents must be duly signed by authorized personnel from shipper’s company except those declaration via Portnet 5. For locations without VGM implementation e.g. Iran, Export customs documentations declared by shipper will be the only source to be used for updating VGM. Manual calculation using gross cargo weight plus container tare weight has to be carried out at these locations. 6. For containers involved in item 3b and 3c, Carrier has to decide on the acceptance with discrepancies and inform Terminal and Shipper for loading or withdrawal after analyzing risk and vessel capacity during Pre-Loading Planning. 7. VGM data flow between Terminal and Carrier :

• If shippers declared VGM directly to Carrier, Carrier needs to consolidate and send to Terminal for Pre-Loading Planning via EDI, Excel Uploading, Baplie or Manual report.
• If shipper declared VGM directly to terminal with copy to Carrier, Terminal needs to consolidate and send to Carrier for Pre-loading Planning via EDI, Excel Uploading, Baplie or Manual report.

8. VGM data will be flowed into booking and Easy Load List in RCL Dolphin System for usage oin subsequent processes. RCL can also provide same VGM data manually or EDI to Partner and Non-RCL Carrier. 9. Shipper is responsible for any cost involved in withdrawal processes caused by VGM discrepancies. 10. After loaded, gross cargo weight stipulated in SI plus container tare weight must not exceed 5% or 500kgs of verified VGM. 11. Failing which, no BL will be issues until shipper clarifies the discrepancies and revise shipping instruction. 12. For SOC and Partner TS Shipment, VGM ex 1st leg MLO vessel/voyage should be verified at POLs. This verified weight can be processed through following ways for 2nd leg RCL connecting vessel/voyage :

• Portnet data from discharger to Loader.
• IMO VERMAS from MLO to RCL.
• EDI data transfer.
• Manual report using excel sheet.

13. For SOC and Partner Local shipment, VGM verification processes should be carried out as per local practice at RCL POLs similar to RCL processes mentioned above. 14. In case of any non-compliance to VGM verification processes, SOC and Partner will deal with own shipper directly before proceeding for loading RCL vessel/voyage. Disclaimer note and remark: The information is merely for general guidelines, to the best knowledge of RCL. Different ports have different operating requirements with may differ from these general guidelines. RCL bears no responsibility for any inaccurate information which is provided on good faith for purpose of facilitating containers' operations. Business Routes Local Info E-Services News Investor Sustainability About Us Contact Us © 2024 RCL| All Rights Reserved. - Terms of Usage | Privacy Policy