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SOLAS Chapter VI Explained: Cargo Stowage, Securing, VGM and Grain Loading

SOLAS Chapter VI governs cargo information, Verified Gross Mass, stowage and securing, solid bulk cargoes and grain. This guide explains the Cargo Securing Manual, VGM rules, IMSBC and BLU Codes, grain loading requirements and the 2026 Port State Control focus on cargo securing.