Container - VGM Method Check

SOLAS VI Reg. 2 verified gross mass (VGM) method - Method 1 (weigh loaded container) or Method 2 (sum + 5 %).

VGMSOLAS VIContainer

Method usedAccuracy claimed%

Verification: Method 1 valid

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\text{VGM} = M_{container}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$VGM$	Verified gross mass	t

Source: SOLAS VI Reg.2 / MSC.1/Circ.1548

In short

SOLAS VI Reg.

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