SOLAS VGM Calculator & Declaration Builder

Calculate Verified Gross Mass (Method 2) and generate a compliant shipping declaration.

1. Declaration Details

2. Container Specifications

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3. Cargo & Packing Materials

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Total Verified Gross Mass (VGM)

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Developer & Validation

VERIFIED GROSS MASS (VGM) DECLARATION

Pursuant to IMO SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 2 (Method 2)

Date of Declaration:
Shipper Name:
Booking Number:
Container Number:

TOTAL VERIFIED GROSS MASS

Method Used: Method 2 (Sum of cargo items, packaging, pallets, dunnage, securing materials, and container tare weight).

I hereby declare that the Verified Gross Mass of the container detailed above has been obtained in accordance with IMO SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 2, and the information contained herein is true and correct.

Authorized Signatory Name

Signature

About the SOLAS VGM Calculator & Declaration Builder

Accurately compute and certify container weights before loading cargo onto ocean vessels. Freight forwarders and shippers use this tool to calculate Verified Gross Mass using SOLAS Method 2, combining cargo, packaging, dunnage, and container tare weight. Instantly generate a compliant, signed VGM declaration document to prevent terminal rejections and loading delays.

How it works

  1. Input the exact total weight of the individual cargo items.
  2. Add the combined weight of all packaging, pallets, and securing materials (dunnage).
  3. Enter the shipping container's tare weight as stamped on its safety plate.
  4. Review the total Verified Gross Mass and export a signed compliance declaration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the core difference between SOLAS VGM Method 1 and Method 2?

Method 1 requires weighing the entire packed and sealed shipping container on calibrated terminal equipment. Method 2 requires weighing all interior cargo items, packaging, and dunnage individually, then adding that sum to the container's known tare weight.

Where can I find the correct container tare weight for Method 2 calculations?

The tare weight is permanently stenciled on the exterior doors of the shipping container. It is also officially recorded on the Container Safety Convention (CSC) metal plate attached directly to the container body.

Who holds the legal responsibility for submitting the verified weight?

The 'shipper' identified on the ocean bill of lading or sea waybill is strictly responsible for providing the verified weight, even if the physical packing process is subcontracted out to a third-party warehouse or forwarder.

What penalties occur if a container arrives without a VGM declaration?

Under International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, a packed container lacking a VGM document is legally barred from being loaded onto the vessel. This typically incurs heavy terminal storage fees or mandatory on-site weighing penalties.

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