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(a) Single articles and packages of one metric ton and over in weight shall not be loaded on board any vessel unless the gross weight of each such article or package is marked upon it by the consigners and their agents in the manner set out below. (1) Manner of marking of heavy packages:- (i) The gross weight on a heavy package shall be marked thereon in English and, as far as possible, in the regional language also with a kind of paint which is not easily effaceable. (ii) Where a heavy package is of a light colour, black paint shall be used and where the packages is of a dark colour white or yellow paint shall be used. (2) Gross weight to be marked in metric Tons or Kilograms:- The gross weight of a heavy package shall be marked there on in metric tons or kilograms. (3) Places of marking: - The gross weight shall be marked on two sides of a heavy packages so that in whatever position the package is placed the marking is easily visible. (4) Size of letters or figures:- Every letter or figure used to mark the gross weight of a heavy package shall be at least seven and half cms, in length and one half cm in breadth. (5) Manner of packing: - (i) The goods in heavy package shall be securely packed is strong covering in such manner that there is no movement of the goods inside the package or any danger of the disintegration of the goods or the covering. (ii) The covering shall be of such material and nature as can stand the strain of the package being handled during the course of loading or unloading so that the risk of any injury to persons who handle the package is minimised. (6) Marking of approximate weight in certain circumstances:- Where at the place from where a heavy package is consigned there are no means available for determining the correct weight of the package, the anticipated minimum and maximum weight of package, in metric-tons, or kilograms, shall be marked thereon in the manner herein before specified. Provided that such anticipated maximum weight shall be so assessed that it does not fall below the actual weight of the package. (b) Consigner and their agents, the master, officers, owners and agents of vessel and stevedores shall be held liable for any breach of the provisions of this regulations.