PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY

PHILIPPINE READINESS FOR SAFETY

OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS)
Chapter VI, Regulation 2 Amendment
on the Mandatory Verification of
Container Weight
A Presentation by Mr. Raul T. Santos, PPA Asst. Gen.
Manager for Operations, at the Forum on New
International Rules on Sea and Air Cargo Security
Impacting PH Shippers, sponsored by PISFA &
PortCalls, Manila Diamond Hotel, 13 November 2015

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SOLAS CONTAINER WEIGHT

VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT
International Maritime Organization
(IMO) adopted amendments to the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Convention, Chapter VI, Regulation 2
Cargo information on mandatory
container gross weight verification
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Basic Principles of SOLAS Amendments

Effective 01 July 2016
Obtain accurate gross weight of packed
containers prior to loading aboard the
ship
Responsibility obtaining and
documenting the verified gross weight
(VGW) rests with the shipper
VGW is for the terminal operator and
vessel operator for ship stowage
planning
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Basic Principles of SOLAS Amendments

Packed containers shall not be loaded
onto a ship (to which the SOLAS
amendment apply) unless VGW is
provided by the shipper in advance prior
to loading
Parties must determine measures to
obtain VWG for those packed containers
with none prior to receipt at the port
Gross weight of packed inbound
container being delivered by a SOLAS
vessel to a port need not be re-weighed
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PPA MEMO CIRCULAR NO. 23-2009

MANDATORY WEIGHING OF
CONTAINERS AND RORO VEHICLES
a)

All outbound containers and RORO vehicles,

foreign and domestic, for loading onto a
carrying vessel shall be subject to mandatory
weighing at the port of loading to ensure
compliance with the Allowable Container
Weight and Prescribed Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW). Weighing Tickets shall be honoured at
the port of destination.
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b) Cargo Handling Operator (CHO)/Terminal

Operator (TO) shall ensure the
allowable/prescribed weights and safe
handling of all containers and RORO
vehicles at the port.
c) Overloaded containers and RORO vehicles
shall not be loaded onto the vessel unless
corrective measures have been done.
Measures such as stripping, attendant
special services and ultimate withdrawal of
said cargoes may be provided by the
CHO/TO for the account of the cargo/vehicle
owner.
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d) The CHO/TO shall be responsible for

weighbridge operations within the
port. Weighbridge service providers
shall secure permits to operate from
PPA.
e) CHO/TO shall coordinate with PPA
any concern resulting from the
mandatory weighing of
cargoes/containers for the efficient
implementation of this Order.
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PPA ADMIN ORDER NO. 02-2012

GUIDELINES IN THE OPERATION OF

WEIGHBRIDGE FACILITIES AND
SERVICES AT PPA PORTS
a)

To standardize the requirements and procedures in

the operation and provision of weighbridge
facilities and services;

b)

To prescribe guidelines on the weighing of

outbound loaded containers and RORO vehicles;

c)

To deter the overloading of outbound containers

and RORO vehicles at PPA ports.

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General Guidelines
a) Cargoes subject to mandatory weighing:
1. All loaded outbound containers
2. All RORO Vehicles registered for commercial
purposes and loaded with commercial cargoes

b)Exemptions:
1. All RORO Vehicles with registered fixed
weight and have no commercial cargo on
board
2. Empty containers

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General Guidelines
c)

Prescribed Gross Weight:

1. CSC Plate
2. ISO 668-1995 Series 1
CONTAINER SIZE

MAX GROSS WEIGHT

40 FOOTER

30,480 KG

30 FOOTER

25,400 KG

20 FOOTER

24,000 KG

10 FOOTER

10,160 KG

3. RORO Vehicle manufacturers prescribed GVW

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RECTIFICATION OF OVERLOADED CONTAINERS AND

RORO VEHICLES
If the overloaded container or Ro-Ro vehicle has
been denied loading onto the vessel by authorized
cargo handling or shipping line officials, the
container shall be withdrawn from the port or be
directed to a designated holding area where special
services or measures may be provided to strip the
container to comply with the prescribed gross
weight.

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REQUEST FOR WEIGHING

Consignees, shippers, brokers or haulers of cargoes
not covered by this regulation that are required to be
weighed by the PPA, Bureau of Customs or other
government agencies and port entities shall
accomplish and submit a Weighing Request
supported by appropriate cargo documents or
certification from the requesting party as to the
purpose of weighing and the description of cargoes
being weighed.

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PHILIPPINE READINESS TO SOLAS AMENDMENT

PRINCIPLES

SOLAS AMENDMENT

PPA MC 23-2009

PPA AO 02-2012

Effectivity

01 July 2016

06 November 2009

30 March 2012

Scope

Containers

Containers and RORO

Containers and RORO

When to obtain
VGW

Prior to loading

Prior to port entry

Prior to port entry

Responsibility

Shipper

Shipper/Cargo Owner
Representative
Broker/Forwarder
Hauler

Shipper/Cargo
Owner
Representative
Broker/Forwarder
Hauler

End Users of
VGW

Port Terminal and Ship

Port Terminal and Ship

Port Terminal and Ship

Purpose

For proper ship stowage

For proper ship stowage

and safe cargo handling

For proper ship stowage

and safe cargo handling

From Whom to
obtain VGW

Not specified

Port Operator, CHO or

Weighbridge Service
Provider at the Port

Port Operator, CHO or

Weighbridge Service
Provider at the Port

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Thank You For Your Attention

Visit PPA Website @
www.ppa.com.ph

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