Checking Container Safety Convention (CSC) Safety Approval Plate, Tank, Road Tank and MEGC Identification Plate marking, and serious structural deficiencies of cargo transport units
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Checking Container Safety Convention (CSC) Safety Approval Plate, Tank, Road Tank and MEGC Identification Plate marking, and serious structural deficiencies of cargo transport units

  5.5 The following items should be checked by the inspector:

  • .1 Container Safety Convention (CSC) Safety Approval Plate and its validity:

    • .1 Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP); or

    • .2 Periodic Examination Scheme (PES) label;

  • .2 serious structural deficiencies of frame elements including corner and intermediate fittings (refer to resolution MSC.310(88)) and, for portable tanks, the condition of tank accessories;

  • .3 tie-down attachments of road tank vehicles;

  • .4 with respect of tanks and MEGCs, the metal plate as described in chapter 6 of the IMDG Code, its validity and periodic inspection and test dates, where appropriate:

    • .1 the metal plate on portable tanks as described in paragraphs 6.7.2.20, 6.7.3.16, and 6.7.4.15;

    • .2 the metal plate on MEGCs as described in paragraph 6.7.5.13;

    • .3 the metal plate on road tanks used for sea transport (IMO type 4) as described in paragraph 6.8.3.1.3.4;

    • .4 the metal plate on road tanks used for sea transport (IMO type 6) as described in paragraph 6.8.3.2.3.4;

    • .5 the metal plate on road tanks used for sea transport (IMO type 8) as described in paragraph 6.8.3.3.3.4; and

    • .6 the metal plates on tanks may show markings required by other regulations.

Parent topic: 5 Items to check during an inspection
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