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Logistics survey: Solas VGM regulation

The new International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) verified gross mass (VGM) regulation kicks in on July 1 this year – the same date as FTW’s special Logistics feature.

This survey looks at the local industry’s readiness for this new regulation and the potential impact it may have on supply chain operations. The results of the survey will be published in FTW’s Logistics feature.
1.Name(Required.)
2.Company name (and branch- if relevant)(Required.)
3.Job title(Required.)
4.Can we quote you by name when we use your comments in an article?(Required.)
5.Which of the following best describes your company?(Required.)
6.If you are a cargo owner do you feel your service provider has given you sufficient information on the new VGM regulation?
7.Please explain your answer.
8.Do you believe this new regulation is a positive/negative move by the IMO?(Required.)
9.Please explain your answer.(Required.)
10.Which VGM method do you plan to use when the new regulation kicks in on July 1?(Required.)
11.Please explain your answer your answer.
12.Do you foresee any challenges with any of the VGM methods? Please elaborate.
13.Do you think it’s possible to beat the system?
14.If yes, how? And what measures should be taken to prevent this?
15.Based on your knowledge of how the new regulations are being managed worldwide, how do you think the relevant SA authorities are faring in their management of the implementation of the new regulations? What, if anything, should they be doing differently?
16.As it has always been a requirement to declare weight, how are the new regulations going to affect your business operations. Please provide a practical example of this.