International Convention For Safe Containers In Queens
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All containers used for international transport must be fitted with valid CSC plates. Shipping lines will only accept containers with valid CSC plates onto their ships. In order to receive valid CSC plates, shipping containers must undergo an official CSC survey.
The 1972 Convention for Safe Containers (CSC 1972) adopted by that conference has two goals: one is to maintain a high level of safety of human life in the transport and handling of containers by providing generally acceptable test procedures and related strength requirements which have proven adequate over the years; ...
Generally, the CSC plate is located on the outside of the left-hand door of the container in a visible place and must be properly fastened.
In order to receive valid CSC plates, shipping containers must undergo an official CSC survey. CSC surveys are conducted by certified third-party container inspectors.
A CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) plate is a permanent, non-corrosive, fireproof plate affixed to shipping containers used for international transport. CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) sets forth important standards to ensure the safety of shipping containers through the global supply chain.
The Act provides the United States Coast Guard with authority to examine and inspect containers used in international transport not only to make sure that they are sound, but also to ensure that they are in compliance with the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (49 U.S.C. 5101-5127) and ISCA.
Annex I sets out procedures whereby containers used in international transport must be safety‑approved by an Administration of a Contracting State or by an organization acting on its behalf.
The convention requires that any container used for international transport must be fitted with a valid safety approval plate (CSC Plate).
