(1) (a) When will the mandatory amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter VI, Part A, Regulation 2, regarding the verification of the gross mass of packed containers carrying cargo come into force, (b) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms has her department put in place to accommodate the amendments and (c) what are the timelines and timeframes in this regard; (2) what (a) are the cost implications for (i) the SA Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), (ii) her department and (iii) any other relevant entity reporting to her, (b) training and education programmes have been put in place to train officials and (c) is the current status of the SAMSA’s preparations in this regard?