Introduction
Local shippers who choose to carry out sea-bound container mass verification in Macao are required to follow the “Guidelines on the Verification of Gross Mass of a Packed Container” (no English translation).
Target Groups and Application Eligibility
Approval of Weighing Equipment of Container:
Company/shipper providing weighing of containers
Registration of Shipper Using “Method 2” to Verify the Gross Mass of Containers:
Shipper
Application Result
Approval of Weighing Equipment of Container:
Approved weighing equipment can be used for providing sea-bound container weighing service.
Notes: Information of approved applicants will be listed in the 4.1.2 “List of Approved Weighing Equipment” in the “Guidelines on the Verification of Gross Mass of a Packed Container” (no English translation).
Registration of Shipper Using “Method 2” to Verify the Gross Mass of Containers:
The Marine and Water Bureau will assign a registration number to the shipper, who is allowed to weigh all the packages and cargo items in the sea-bound container, according to the recognized procedures, adding the tare mass of the container to the sum.
Notes: Information of approved applicants will be listed in the 5.1.4 “List of Approved Shippers” in the “Guidelines on the Verification of Gross Mass of a Packed Container” (no English translation).
Enquiry Methods
Operating Department and Subsidiary: Marine and Water Bureau – Port Control Department
Correspondence Address: Port Control Building, Marine and Water Bureau, Taipa Ferry Terminal, Estrada de Pac On, Taipa
Telephone:（853）8988 2117
Fax:（853）2885 0600
Email: info@marine.gov.mo
Website: https://www.marine.gov.mo