KMA has said it would be mandatory in Kenya to determine the weight of packed shipping containers before they are loaded onto ships. The new safety measure was based on international regulations developed by the United Nations International Maritime Organisation (IMO). With the new regulation in force, it is hoped shipping experts will ascertain exact weight of cargo ships carry across the seas. Cargo owners in the region have indicated it would take urgent preparations and further sensitisation for the country to meet the July 1 deadline. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) imposed the regulation three years ago to improve maritime safety and integrity of cargo by tracking its weight on transit and set July 1 this year as the deadline for shippers to comply.

Source: Standard Digital June 13, 2016 10:41 UTC