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The standard establishes a visual identification system for every container that includes a unique serial number (with check digit), the owner, a country code, a size, type and equipment category as well as any operational marks. The register of container owners is managed by the International Container Bureau (BIC).
The long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) of ships was established as an international system on 19 May 2006 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as resolution MSC.202 (81). [1] This resolution amends Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) , regulation 19-1 and binds all governments ...
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Map of the 21 NAVAREAS into which all the world's oceans are divided. Each serves to allocate responsibility for sending Marine and Safety Information (navigational warnings) to ships at sea, as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). A list of Navtex stations.
If the bay number is odd it is suitable for 20 feet containers, if the bay number is even it is suitable for 40 feet containers. [3] [12] Container slot, position or cell – names of the spaces that containers can be loaded in. On a stowage plan their positions are identified by a six-digit coordinate number: Bay-Bay-Row-Row-Tier-Tier. [3] [5 ...
The Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is an 18-digit number used to identify logistics units. In order to automate the reading process, the SSCC is often encoded in a barcode, generally GS1-128, and can also be encoded in an RFID tag. It is used in electronic commerce transactions.
In other countries the emphasis is on manifest verification, tariff collection and the identification of contraband. [2] In February 2009, approximately 80% of US incoming containers were scanned. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] To bring that number to 100% researchers are evaluating numerous technologies, described in the following sections.
The Global Location Number (GLN) is part of the GS1 systems of standards. [1] It is a simple tool used to identify a location and can identify locations uniquely where required. This identifier is compliant with norm ISO/IEC 6523. [2] The GS1 Identification Key is used to identify physical locations or legal entities.