Checklist Documentation - Upper Portion - The inspector documents all container defects
(including minor ones) on the container inspection checklist. The entire container must be inspected and
all defects documented before any container repairs are initiated. Completing the administrative section...
Intermodal Dry Cargo CNTR/CSC
Reinspection Certifier
Checklist Documentation - Upper Portion - The inspector documents all container defects
(including minor ones) on the container inspection checklist. The entire container must be inspected and
all defects documented before any container repairs are initiated. Completing the administrative section
at the top of the checklist is fairly simple. Fill in the blocks according to the directions below. The
"Pass/Fail" and "New Decal Expiration Date" blocks are filled in after the inspection is complete.
49 CFR - 49 CFR is the implementation arm of 46 USC, broken into numerous sections by
subject/purpose.
Parts 450-453 of 49 CFR, SUBCHAPTER B, Safety Approval of Cargo Containers, apply to the use of
containers in international traffic:
Adjustable Wrench - A pipe wrench is used to make on-the-spot corrections to unacceptable
bends in the side rails or other locations on the container. A large crescent wrench may be used in place
of the pipe wrench. Adjustable wrenches used for container inspections must be at least 24 inches long.
Break-bulk method of transport - Increased handling of goods in port
Cargo Restraint - Load retainer - A load retainer is a fixture (usually a section of "L" angle steel)
welded to the door corner post to provide a strong load bearing surface for cargo restraint dunnage.
Many DoD-owned end-opening containers are equipped with a pair of these.
Cargo Restraint - Restraints - MILVAN containers have an integrated cargo restraint system
consisting of eight slotted horizontal rails on the container walls, a pair of slotted vertical rails on the
,door ends, and 25 movable shoring beams that lock into the rail slots. These components are deigned to
stay with the container at all times.
Cargo Restraint - Stanchions - Stanchions are rectangular tubes or pockets along the side rails of
flatracks and CROPs. They are used to hold side blocking stakes or dunnage assemblies in position,
restraining cargo loads.
Cargo Restraint - Tiedowns, lashing bars and rings - Tiedowns consist of a series of bars or rings
mounted on or inside a container to allow the attachment of straps or other cargo restraint devices.
Caulking gun - A caulking gun is used to make on-the-spot corrections by caulking gaps or voids in
the container floor, walls, and seams.
Chalk - Chalk is used to mark/circle defects as they are discovered. This helps the inspector
prepare the inspection report and also helps repair personnel locate the defects.
Checklist Documentation - Lower Portion - The lower portion provides a Remarks block to
describe and categorize each defect as minor or major. It also displays container illustrations to mark
each defect's location.
Checklist Documentation - Middle Portion - The middle portion requires the inspector to add the
defects recorded in the Remarks section to the applicable component/category block. Bring each
numbered defect recorded in the Remarks section to the middle section. Add each minor defect to the
applicable component's Minor block and each major defect to the applicable component's CSC block.
46 US Code (USC) - United States Code (USC) Title 46, Appendix - Shipping, Chapter 34, Safe
Containers for International Cargo, gives the Secretary of Transportation the authority to administer the
International Safe Container Act. It establishes penalties—fines of up to $5,000 per day—for non-
compliance.
Container Defect - "Racked" container - A racked container refers to a container that's been
twisted or damaged in a way that causes the wall-to-corner alignment to be skewed. A racked container
, may not be visible to the naked eye, but may be detected by measuring the container sides diagonally
and comparing the measurements.
Container Defect - Bend - A bend is a deflection in a structural component causing the component
to change direction abruptly from that of its original shape. A severe bend like the one pictured below
greatly diminishes the strength of the container and makes the corner fitting unstable.
Container Defect - Corrosion - Corrosion is the deterioration of metal resulting from a chemical
reaction between it and the surrounding environment. The severity of corrosion is measured in stages. If
corroded metal can be penetrated by striking the area with a welder's hammer, it's considered Stage 4
corrosion (unacceptable/major defect).
Container Defect - Delamination - Delamination is a failure in which laminated sandwich panels,
fiberglass-reinforced plywood (FRP), plywood, or plymetal panels separate into individual layers, as
evidenced by surface bulging and waviness. Delamination compromises panel strength and may allow
moisture to penetrate the layers, further weakening the panel.
Container Defect - Dent - A dent is a localized depression in a panel or structural member made by
pressure or an impact. Severe dents compromise a container's rigidity and strength.
Container Defect - Gouge - A gouge is a cavity in the flooring or other container surface with
material scooped out. The width of the gouge is the smaller horizontal direction, regardless of the
orientation of the gouge.
Container Defect - Hole - A hole is an obvious puncture through any part of the container. A hole
in the container compromises cargo security and may allow moisture to enter the container and damage
cargo.
Container Defect - Pinhole - A pinhole is a small puncture through any part of the container. This
type of defect may not be visible until you close the container doors and look for light "leaking" into the
container.
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