VERMAS can be used by different parties at different times in a transport chain. It is not dedicated to a particular process step.
A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Verified gross mass message is VERMAS. Note: Verified gross mass messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 VERMAS 0052 D 0054 18B 0051 UN
A segment to indicate the type and function of the message and to transmit the identifying number.
A segment to indicate dates and times for the entire message including the date and time of the preparation of the message.
A segment to identify a reference which applies to the entire message, e.g. the reference to a previous message.
A segment to indicate dates and times relating to the reference.
A segment to specify the name/address of the party and to identify the party role.
A segment to identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.
A segment to identify communication numbers or email addresses for a person or department to whom communication should be directed.
A segment to identify the transport equipment.
A segment to specify a reference to the transport equipment.
A segment to identify a place or a location related to the transport equipment.
A segment to specify a seal number.
A segment to specify the gross mass (gross weight) of the transport equipment and to give the indication of whether the gross mass has been verified, e.g. according to SOLAS regulations.
A segment to specify a date and/or time when the gross mass was determined.
A segment to specify information regarding the transport such as mode of transport, means of transport, its conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport.
A segment to specify a reference relating to the transport, such as an additional voyage reference number.
A segment to specify the type and identification of documentation.
A segment to specify a date and/or time related to the documentation.
A segment to specify the function and name/address of an organization or individual.
A segment to specify the function and details of a contact person or department.
A segment to identify communication numbers or email addresses for a person or department to whom a communication should be directed.
A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.
