VERMAS Verified gross mass

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VERMAS can be used by different parties at different times in a transport chain. It is not dedicated to a particular process step.

For example, in relation to a supply chain including the transport of a packed container on an ocean vessel, the Verified gross mass message (VERMAS) permits to submit the verified gross mass of the packed container and supporting information as legally required by the SOLAS Convention Chapter VI, Part A, Regulation 2.

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  1. A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Verified gross mass message is VERMAS. Note: Verified gross mass messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 VERMAS 0052 D 0054 20A 0051 UN

    1. Data element S009/0057 is retained for upward compatibility. The use of
    S016 and/or S017 is encouraged in preference.
    2. The combination of the values carried in data elements 0062 and S009 shall
    be used to identify uniquely the message within its group (if used) or if
    not used, within its interchange, for the purpose of acknowledgement.

  2. A segment to indicate the type and function of the message and to transmit the identifying number.

  3. A segment to indicate dates and times for the entire message including the date and time of the preparation of the message.

  4. Segment group 1
    Repeat 9

    1. A segment to identify a reference which applies to the entire message, e.g. the reference to a previous message.

    2. A segment to indicate dates and times relating to the reference.

  5. Segment group 2
    Repeat 9

    1. A segment to specify the name/address of the party and to identify the party role.

    2. Segment group 3
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.

      2. A segment to identify communication numbers or email addresses for a person or department to whom communication should be directed.

  6. Segment group 4
    Repeat 99999

    1. A segment to identify the transport equipment.

    2. A segment to specify a reference to the transport equipment.

    3. A segment to identify a place or a location related to the transport equipment.

    4. A segment to specify a seal number.

    5. Segment group 5
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify the gross mass (gross weight) of the transport equipment and to give the indication of whether the gross mass has been verified, e.g. according to SOLAS regulations.

      2. A segment to specify a date and/or time when the gross mass was determined.

    6. Segment group 6
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify information regarding the transport such as mode of transport, means of transport, its conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport.

        040 D5(040,030) If first, then all

      2. A segment to specify a reference relating to the transport, such as an additional voyage reference number.

    7. Segment group 7
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify the type and identification of documentation.

      2. A segment to specify a date and/or time related to the documentation.

      3. Segment group 8
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to specify the function and name/address of an organization or individual.

        2. Segment group 9
          Repeat 9

          1. A segment to specify the function and details of a contact person or department.

          2. A segment to identify communication numbers or email addresses for a person or department to whom a communication should be directed.

  7. A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.

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