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19. What is the new workflow for export containers?The new export workflow for export containers from Singapore is outlined in the diagram below:Before arrival atTerminal• Shippertouseeither Method 1 or 2 to obtain VGM;• ShippertosubmitVGMArrival at Terminal• Terminaltoflagoutto shipperifvariancein weight is more than 5%• Shipperistoconfirmthe VGMBefore loading onvessel• •Thelistofcontainers flaggedoutwith varianceinweighttobegiven to carrier LOAD Carriertoconfirm whethertoloadorshutout containers with weight varianceNote: Double-mounting of 2x20”, Out-of-gauge, Direct Loading and Jurong Island Terminal containers are excluded from weighing by the terminalTo prepare SSA members for this implementation of SOLAS Regulations VI/2 on Verified Gross Mass of Containers, the Association co-organised a seminar on this topic with Ince & Co Singapore LLP on 10 June 2016. There was a panel discussion with panellists from MPA, PSA Corporation Limited, shipowners, etc. Flip to page 26 to view event write-up.FEATURESRegional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia|21The Singapore Shipping Association, together with ReCAAP ISC, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), the Information Fusion Centre (IFC), Asian Shipowners Association (ASA), FASA, INTERTANKO, and OCIMF worked hard in drafting and formulating a “Regional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia”. The regional guide is comprehensive, all encompassing, useful and relevant to seafarers on all ship types trading in Asia, assisting them in avoiding piracy attacks, deter and delay attacks, as well as providing recommended measures should an attack occur.The guide is ready for download and you can get it through the QR code or webpage: http://www.recaap.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind /DMX/Download.aspx?Command=Core_Download& EntryId=423&PortalId=0&TabId=78.ISSUE 51 | WAVES