3 Application (article III, paragraph 1)
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3 Application (article III, paragraph 1)

  3.1 Swap bodies/demountables

  3.1.1 It is agreed that the CSC does not have to be applied to containers known as swap bodies/demountables and designed and used for carriage by road only or by rail and road only and which are without stacking capability and top lift facilities.

  3.1.2 It is also agreed that CSC does not have to be applied to such swap bodies/ demountables transported by sea on condition that they are mounted on a road vehicle or rail wagon. However, CSC does apply to swap bodies/demountables used in transoceanic services.

  3.2 Offshore containers

 It is agreed that the CSC does not necessarily apply to offshore containers that are handled in open seas. Offshore containers are subject to different design, handling and testing parameters as determined by the Administration. Nonetheless offshore containers may be approved under the provisions of the CSC provided the containers meet all applicable provisions and requirements of the Conventionfootnote.

  3.3 Ship's gear carriers and bins

  3.3.1 It is agreed that the CSC does not necessarily apply to ship's gear carriers and bins, as skeletal platform based containers with fixed end posts and associated storage bins used for the storage of twist-locks, lashing bars, etc., are not used for international transport as defined by this Convention and so are not containers as defined. However, these specialist containers are carried aboard container and other ships and are handled in the same way as all other containers, and therefore present the same risks during loading and discharging from the ship.

  3.3.2 Consequently, it is recommended that these units should be included in a maintenance and examination scheme and subject to periodic inspections.

Parent topic: Annex – Revised Recommendations on Harmonized Interpretation and Implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as Amended
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