Container damages

Containers Damages & RepairsContainers Damages & Repairs
According to International Convention forAccording 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 1
1- 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 orLocal 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
railsrails
Local deformation to a rail in excess of 100 mm or separation orLocal 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 inLocal 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 orLocal 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 orLocal deformation to a post exceeding 50 mm or tears or
cracks in excess of 50 mm in lengthcracks in excess of 50 mm in length
Corner and intermediateCorner and intermediate
fittings (Castingsfittings (Castings((
Missing corner fittings or cracks in excess of 25 mm to theMissing corner fittings or cracks in excess of 25 mm to the
fittings, weld separation of adjoining components to thefittings, weld separation of adjoining components to the
fittings in excess of 50 mm in lengthfittings in excess of 50 mm in length

UnderstructureUnderstructure Two or more adjacent cross members missing or detachedTwo 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-functionalOne or more inner locking rod assemblies are non-functional

2-2- Loaded containers with damages equal to, or in excess of, the above criteria areLoaded 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 todeemed 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, thethe Convention; the authorized officer should stop those containers. However, the
authorized officer may permit the onward movement of the container, if it is to beauthorized 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 ofmoved 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 depotEmpty containers are typically repositioned for repair at an owner-selected depot
provided they can be safely moved; this can involve either a domestic or anprovided 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. Anyinternational move under paragraph 9.5 of the Supplement to the Convention. Any
damaged container being repositioned should be handled and transported with duedamaged 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 areFor 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( toSome 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 sensitiveThe 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, orcomponent, 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 suchgreater than, the effect of this single damage noted in the table. In such
circumstances, the authorized officer may stop the container and seek furthercircumstances, 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 alsoFor 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. Ifbe 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 andsuch 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 mechanismFor platform containers with folding end frames, the end frame locking mechanism
and the hinge pins about which the end frame rotates are structurally sensitive andand 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- cornerISO 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 & RepairUnified Container Inspection & Repair
Criteria (UCIRC( For Steel General PurposeCriteria (UCIRC( For Steel General Purpose
Containers.Containers.
 IICL5 Guide for container equipmentIICL5 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 meetThe tolerances / permitted damages listed are not the minimum necessary to meet
basic safety requirements but are selected to ensure the container is serviceablebasic safety requirements but are selected to ensure the container is serviceable
while minimizing the need for repair and thereby preserving asset life; and thewhile minimizing the need for repair and thereby preserving asset life; and the
repair method selected should be the most economical and suit the particular repairrepair method selected should be the most economical and suit the particular repair
location.location.
ACCEPTABLE DAMAGEACCEPTABLE DAMAGE
This 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 ISODeformation 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 thePrevious 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 DAMAGENON-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( isThe 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 theThere 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; andCracks 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 & Tear
This is defined as unavoidable change or deterioration of the condition of the containerThis 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 theManufacturing 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, cracked
Deformation 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, cracked
Cracks or tears which extend into web
radius
insert, or section, or renew
Weld or straighten and weld

Front & rear
headers
straighten and weld, or insert,
or section, or renew
Front & rear
sill
Holes, cut, torn, broken, cracked
Deformation exceeding 50mm
straighten and weld, or insert,
or section, or renew

POSTS
Corner posts





Corner
castings
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
Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria (UCIRC)Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria (UCIRC)

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
connection
Lower flange connection to bottom side
rail, holed, cut, torn, cracked extending
into web radius
Web deformation below line of corner
castings
Top 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 75mm
Web upper flange separated from floor by
more than 10mm
Bowed up by more than 50mm or below
line of corner castings
Weld/ straighten and weld/ insert,
or renew
Straighten/ renew
Straighten 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
patch, or insert, or renew
Replace or repair
J Bars If interfering with door operation Weld or straighten, 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 transferred
Vents blocked, loose, damaged and not
weather tight, missing
Graffiti / 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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