International Convention For Safe Containers In Santa Clara
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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.
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.
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; ...
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.
The convention requires that any container used for international transport must be fitted with a valid safety approval plate (CSC Plate).
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.
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 Act authorizes the Coast Guard to issue a detention order removing or excluding a container from service until the owner shows that the container meets the standards of the Convention. It may also require the container to be moved to another location for repair or other disposition.
