tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2025-03-26T14:34:38+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/solas-container-weight-method-2-mca-approved-weighing2025-03-26T14:34:38+00:00SOLAS container weight MCA approved weighing organisationsMCA approved organisations for container weight requirementstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/department-for-transport-delivers-more-grant-funding-to-transport-freight-by-rail2025-02-04T14:00:00+00:00Apply for grant funding to transport freight by rail and waterExplains how to access funding to transport freight by rail and water, rather than by road, and provides details of grants awarded.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/freight-mode-shift-benefit-values-technical-report-an-update2022-01-28T09:30:04+00:00Mode shift benefit values: calculating benefits technical reportsReport and extended information technical information on calculating the mode shift benefit values for transporting freight by rail or water instead of road.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/payment-methods2021-12-21T11:20:51+00:00Payment methods: Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of a containerPayment options for requests for approval of methods to ascertain the VGM of a containertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/verification-of-the-gross-mass-of-packed-containers-by-sea2020-04-28T10:35:27+01:00Verification of the gross mass of packed containers by seaInformation and links to documents referenced in MGN 534tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mca-guidance-for-container-packing-certificated-on-dangerous-goods-notes2018-02-09T10:42:35+00:00Guidance: Container Packing Certificated on Dangerous Goods NotesMCA interpretation of the certification and vehicle/container packing certificate requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-national-faq2016-06-02T14:26:16+01:00UK National FAQUK National FAQ 1st June 2016tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mca-quality-assurance-client-status2016-05-12T10:08:26+01:00MCA Quality Assurance Client StatusA list of MCA Clients and certificates currently in forcetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-534-mf-guidance-on-the-implementation-of-the-solas-vi-regulation-2-amendment-requiring-the-verification-of-the-gross-mass-of-packed-containers2016-05-12T09:37:17+01:00MGN 534 (M+F) Cargo Safety: Verifying gross mass of containersThe legal position in the UK with regards to the recent amendments to SOLAS VI which take effect from 1st July 2016.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/due-diligence-checklist-in-identifying-providers-of-ctu-related-services2016-05-04T11:38:47+01:00Due diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related servicesDue diligence checklist in identifying providers of CTU-related servicestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/imo-msc-1circ1475-guidelines-regarding-the-verified-gross-mass-of-a-container-carrying-cargo2016-04-29T14:44:00+01:00Guidelines for verified gross mass of a container carrying cargoAn IMO circular MSC 1/circ.1475 on the guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carrying cargotag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-552-cargo-safe-stowage-of-specialised-vehicles2016-04-22T14:59:00+01:00MGN 552 Cargo - safe stowage of specialised vehiclesNotifying the shipping industry of the potential hazards when carrying specialised vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-516-m-amendment-to-the-international-maritime-solid-bulk-cargoes-code2015-12-16T14:44:00+00:00MIN 516 Amendment: International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes CodeThis MIN is to advise industry of an amendment to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and its application datetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-531-m-cargo-stowage-and-securing2015-02-11T10:22:00+00:00MGN 531 (M) Cargo stowage and securingThe minimum requirements for existing containerships to comply with section 6 (Design) of Annex 14 of the CSS Code.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/safe-loading-and-unloading-of-bulk-carriers2014-08-27T14:54:00+01:00Safe loading and unloading of bulk carriersImplementing EC Directive 2001/96/EC (establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.)tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-513m-solid-bulk-cargoes2014-06-26T11:43:00+01:00MGN 513 (M) - Solid Bulk Cargoes: Controlling moisture contentGuidelines by the IMO on the preparation, approval and implementation of procedures necessary for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-512m-solid-bulk-cargoes2014-06-26T11:41:00+01:00MGN 512 (M) - Solid bulk cargoes: Cargoes not listed in (IMSBC)Details required by Competent Authorities for them to apply to IMO, for cargoes not listed, to be incorporated within appendix 1 of (IMSBC)tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-511m-solid-bulk-cargoes2014-06-26T10:51:00+01:00MGN 511 (M) - Solid Bulk Cargoes: Amendments 02-13 to (IMSBC)Users of the code are advised to implement amendments, in particular sections 4 and 8, and note additional products added to Annex 1 (IMSBC)tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/tonnage-measurement2012-09-14T16:36:21+01:00Tonnage measurementKey regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/freight-mode-shift-benefits-values-user-guide2009-04-01T01:00:00+01:00Mode shift benefit values: calculating benefits of transporting freight by rail or waterHow to calculate the mode shift benefit values from moving freight by rail or water instead of road and how these values are used in funding allocation.