Container damages

Containers Damages & RepairsContainers Damages & RepairsAccording to International Convention for According to International Convention for

Safe Containers - CSC-1972Safe Containers - CSC-1972

Detailed OrientedDetailed Oriented

SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC-ANNEX 1SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC-ANNEX 11- The following components are structurally sensitive and should be examined for serious

deficiencies. The criteria given are to be used to make immediate out of service determinations. It is to be considered as a safety standard and should not be used as repair and in-service criteria under a CSC ACEP or a periodic examination scheme.

COMPONENT SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCYCOMPONENT SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCY

Top railsTop rails Local deformation to a rail in excess of 60 mm or separation or Local deformation to a rail in excess of 60 mm or separation or cracks or tears in the rail material in excess of 45 mm in lengthcracks or tears in the rail material in excess of 45 mm in length

BottomBottom

railsrailsLocal deformation to a rail in excess of 100 mm or separation or Local deformation to a rail in excess of 100 mm or separation or cracks or tears in the rail's material in excess of 75 mm in lengthcracks or tears in the rail's material in excess of 75 mm in length

HeadersHeaders Local deformation to a header in excess of 80 mm or cracks or tears in Local deformation to a header in excess of 80 mm or cracks or tears in excess of 80 mm in lengthexcess of 80 mm in length

SillsSills Local deformation to a sill in excess of 100 mm or cracks or Local deformation to a sill in excess of 100 mm or cracks or tears in excess of 100 mm in lengthtears in excess of 100 mm in length

Corner postsCorner posts Local deformation to a post exceeding 50 mm or tears or Local deformation to a post exceeding 50 mm or tears or cracks in excess of 50 mm in length cracks in excess of 50 mm in length

Corner and intermediate Corner and intermediate fittings (Castingsfittings (Castings((

Missing corner fittings or cracks in excess of 25 mm to the Missing corner fittings or cracks in excess of 25 mm to the fittings, weld separation of adjoining components to the fittings, weld separation of adjoining components to the fittings in excess of 50 mm in lengthfittings in excess of 50 mm in length

SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC-ANNEX 1SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC-ANNEX 1

UnderstructureUnderstructure Two or more adjacent cross members missing or detached Two or more adjacent cross members missing or detached from the bottom railsfrom the bottom rails**

Locking rod assembliesLocking rod assemblies**** One or more inner locking rod assemblies are non-functional One or more inner locking rod assemblies are non-functional

SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC-ANNEX 1SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC-ANNEX 1

2-2- Loaded containers with damages equal to, or in excess of, the above criteria are Loaded containers with damages equal to, or in excess of, the above criteria are deemed to place a person in danger and under paragraph 9.4 of the Supplement to deemed to place a person in danger and under paragraph 9.4 of the Supplement to the Convention; the authorized officer should stop those containers. However, the the Convention; the authorized officer should stop those containers. However, the authorized officer may permit the onward movement of the container, if it is to be authorized officer may permit the onward movement of the container, if it is to be moved to its ultimate destination without lifting from the current means of moved to its ultimate destination without lifting from the current means of transport.transport.

3- 3- The safety flow chart, shown in annex 2The safety flow chart, shown in annex 2 ( (Next SlideNext Slide(, provides additional guidance (, provides additional guidance on the decision process for allowing onward movement.on the decision process for allowing onward movement.

4- 4- Empty containers are typically repositioned for repair at an owner-selected depot Empty containers are typically repositioned for repair at an owner-selected depot provided they can be safely moved; this can involve either a domestic or an provided they can be safely moved; this can involve either a domestic or an international move under paragraph 9.5 of the Supplement to the Convention. Any international move under paragraph 9.5 of the Supplement to the Convention. Any damaged container being repositioned should be handled and transported with due damaged container being repositioned should be handled and transported with due regard to its structural deficiency.regard to its structural deficiency.

• For continuing transportation, it is essential that detached cross members are For continuing transportation, it is essential that detached cross members are precluded from falling free.precluded from falling free.

• Some containers are designed and approved (and so recorded on the CSC Plate( to Some containers are designed and approved (and so recorded on the CSC Plate( to operate with one door open or removed.operate with one door open or removed.

5- 5- The effect of two or more incidents of damage in the same structurally sensitive The effect of two or more incidents of damage in the same structurally sensitive component, even though each is less than in the above table, could be equal to, or component, even though each is less than in the above table, could be equal to, or greater than, the effect of this single damage noted in the table. In such greater than, the effect of this single damage noted in the table. In such circumstances, the authorized officer may stop the container and seek further circumstances, the authorized officer may stop the container and seek further guidance from the Contracting Party.guidance from the Contracting Party.

6-6- For tank containers, the attachment of the vessel to the container frame should also For tank containers, the attachment of the vessel to the container frame should also be assessed for any readily visible damage comparable to that noted in the table. If be assessed for any readily visible damage comparable to that noted in the table. If such damage is found in these components, the container may be stopped and such damage is found in these components, the container may be stopped and further instructions obtained from the Contracting Party.further instructions obtained from the Contracting Party.

7-7- For platform containers with folding end frames, the end frame locking mechanism For platform containers with folding end frames, the end frame locking mechanism and the hinge pins about which the end frame rotates are structurally sensitive and and the hinge pins about which the end frame rotates are structurally sensitive and should also be inspected for damage.should also be inspected for damage.

SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC ANNEX1SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES IN CONTAINERS- CSC ANNEX1

Safety Flow ChartSafety Flow Chart

Annex 3 - ContinueAnnex 3 - Continue

International Standards to comply with CSCInternational Standards to comply with CSC::

ISO 668 series1 freight containers- ISO 668 series1 freight containers- classification, dimensions & rating.classification, dimensions & rating.

ISO 1161 series1 freight containers- corner ISO 1161 series1 freight containers- corner fittings specification.fittings specification.

ISO 1496 series1 freight containers- ISO 1496 series1 freight containers- specification & testing.specification & testing.

ISO 6346 series1 freight containers- coding, ISO 6346 series1 freight containers- coding, identification & marking.identification & marking.

Unified Container Inspection & Repair Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria (UCIRC( For Steel General Purpose Criteria (UCIRC( For Steel General Purpose Containers.Containers.

IICL5 Guide for container equipment IICL5 Guide for container equipment inspection 5TH editioninspection 5TH edition

Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria (UCIRC(Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria (UCIRC(For Steel General Purpose ContainersFor Steel General Purpose Containers

GENERALGENERAL The tolerances / permitted damages listed are not the minimum necessary to meet The tolerances / permitted damages listed are not the minimum necessary to meet

basic safety requirements but are selected to ensure the container is serviceable basic safety requirements but are selected to ensure the container is serviceable while minimizing the need for repair and thereby preserving asset life; and the while minimizing the need for repair and thereby preserving asset life; and the repair method selected should be the most economical and suit the particular repair repair method selected should be the most economical and suit the particular repair location. location.

ACCEPTABLE DAMAGEACCEPTABLE DAMAGEThis is defined as damage that is not to be repaired and includes:This is defined as damage that is not to be repaired and includes: All flange damage except damage to weld connections.All flange damage except damage to weld connections. Deformation of structural members up to ISO +10mm on the side face and ISO Deformation of structural members up to ISO +10mm on the side face and ISO

+5mm on the end face.+5mm on the end face. Previous repairs should not be reworked unless the structural integrity of the Previous repairs should not be reworked unless the structural integrity of the

container is compromised or it is unsuitable for cargo. container is compromised or it is unsuitable for cargo.

NON-ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE NON-ACCEPTABLE DAMAGE This is defined as damage that must be repaired because:This is defined as damage that must be repaired because: The International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended (CSC( is The International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended (CSC( is

violated and container safety is affected; violated and container safety is affected; The Customs Convention is violated; The Customs Convention is violated; There is a reduction in the internal height dimension by more than 70mm and/or the There is a reduction in the internal height dimension by more than 70mm and/or the

internal width / length dimension by more than 50mm; internal width / length dimension by more than 50mm; The container is unsuitable for cargo; The container is unsuitable for cargo; Cracks in welds are present unless otherwise stated; and Cracks in welds are present unless otherwise stated; and Corrosion, not due to paint failure, which causes loss of structural integrity.Corrosion, not due to paint failure, which causes loss of structural integrity.

Wear & TearWear & TearThis is defined as unavoidable change or deterioration of the condition of the container This is defined as unavoidable change or deterioration of the condition of the container

brought about by routine operational use and includes:brought about by routine operational use and includes:

General paint deterioration;General paint deterioration;

Deterioration of door gaskets and fittings;Deterioration of door gaskets and fittings;

Deterioration of door fixings arising from deterioration of doors; Deterioration of door fixings arising from deterioration of doors;

Flooring de-laminations resulting from routine cargo loading and unloading cycles. Flooring de-laminations resulting from routine cargo loading and unloading cycles.

Manufacturing DefectsManufacturing Defects Manufacturing defects or suspected manufacturing defects are to be reported to the Manufacturing defects or suspected manufacturing defects are to be reported to the

owner.owner.


COMPONENT DAMAGE RECOMMENDED REPAIR

RAILS, HEADERS & SILLS

Top side rail Holed, cut, torn, broken, crackedDeformation in excess of 30mm

Weld or straighten, or straighten and weld, or insert, or section, or renew

Bottom side rail – web

Flange

Holed, cut, torn, broken, crackedDeformation in excess of 50mm

Cracks or tears which extend into web radius


Weld or straighten and weld


Front & rear headers

Holed, cut, torn, broken, crackedDeformation in excess of 40mm


Front & rear sill

Holes, cut, torn, broken, crackedDeformation exceeding 50mm



POSTS

Corner posts Corner castings

Holed, cut, torn, broken, cracked Dents exceeding 20mm

Bend, bow or deformation, if exceeding outer faces of corner castings by +5mm on end face or +10 mm on side face

Cracked, deformed, broken

Deformation preventing correct twist lock operation

Weld, or straighten and weld, or insert or renew

Straighten, or insert or renew

Straighten, or insert or renew

Replace

Replace

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FLOOR UNDERSTRUCTURE

Fork lift pocket & goose neck tunnel assembly

Top plate separation from floor in excess of 10mm or floor screws ineffective Web holed, cut, torn, or cracked in excess of 500mm or extending into a weld connectionLower flange connection to bottom side rail, holed, cut, torn, cracked extending into web radiusWeb deformation below line of corner castingsTop plate pushed up in excess of 50mm, cut, torn or broken

Strap broken, cracked, cut, torn, missing

Straighten or weld/ straighten and weld/ insert, or renew Weld/ straighten and weld/ insert/ renew. Weld/ straighten and weld/ insert section/ renew Straighten/ straighten and weld/ insert/ renew Straighten/ weld/ straighten and weld/ insert/ renew Weld/ straighten and weld/ replace

Cross members Web holed, torn, broken, cracked, cut, missing Web deformed in excess of 75mmWeb upper flange separated from floor by more than 10mmBowed up by more than 50mm or below line of corner castings

Weld/ straighten and weld/ insert, or renew Straighten/ renewStraighten and re-fix/ renew Straighten/ renew


COMPONENT DAMAGE RECOMMENDED REPAIR METHODS

FLOOR

Floor planks and panels

Gouge greater than 15mm deep irrespective of length

Gouge more than 6mm deep and greater than 150mm wide irrespective of length

Delaminating or other damage (affecting floor strength)

Difference in height between adjacent planks / panels greater than 10mm

Holes other than nail holes

Section or renew

Section or renew Replace if structural Refasten Plug (max. 25mm dial.)

Floor fastenings Protruding

Three or more adjacent broken / loose, missing fasteners

Refasten

Refasten or replace


DOORS

Door

Holed, cut, torn, broken, cracked component or weld, or deformation affecting security and operation of doors Missing / broken or loose parts which affect door operation or watertight ness

Weld or straighten, or straighten and weld, or patch, or insert, or renew

Replace or repair

J Bars If interfering with door operation Weld or straighten, or straighten and weld, or insert

Data plates Loose or missing plates Refasten or replace


PANELS

Side / front /roof panels including header plate

Dents into cube which reduce the internal width by more than 50mm from the inner corrugation including multiple dents, or 70mm from the floor to the roof inner corrugation

Holed, torn or cut

Dents exceeding the outer face of corner castings + 40mm

Straighten, or straighten and weld, patch, insert or renew

Weld, or straighten and weld, patch, or insert

Straighten, or straighten and weld, or patch, or insert


COMPONENT DAMAGE RECOMMENDED REPAIR

Lashing rings Broken, cracked or missing or non functional

Weld, or replace, or straighten

Surfaces Glue (Sticky) Odor, infestation, debris, contamination that can be transferredVents blocked, loose, damaged and not weather tight, missingGraffiti / foreign markings- offensive / possibly offensive

Clean and/or paint Clean and/or remove Repair/replace Repair / remove


ISO decals Missing or illegible Replace

Rain gutters

Damage affecting door operation or exceeding outer face of corner castings +10mm

Straighten or remove

Hazardous labels Remaining on panels Remove


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