Shippers Own Containers Shipping companies have an obligation to ensure that containers that do not have a valid Safety Approval Plate affixed to it or the date indicated on the Safety Approval Plate for the container to be re-examined has passed is not loaded or unloaded from a vessel.
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 information contained on a CSC plate The container model type. The version of CSC rules under which the container was approved. The manufacturer's serial number. Container Identity Number. The name and address of the manufacturer. The date of manufacturing.