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The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Packaging and
Freight Containers Standards Policy Committee (PKM/-) to Technical
Committee PKM/556, upon which the following bodies were represented:
Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Design and construction 1
4 Plating of containers 2
5 Marking 2
6 Examination and test 4
7 Repair procedures 6
8 Slings and shackles 7
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Foreword
This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Packaging
and Freight Containers Standards Policy Committee at the request of OFFCON,
an unincorporated group of organizations with a common interest in offshore
cargo handling equipment, to provide a code of practice, within the context of
statutory requirements. It is largely based on provisions set out in the OFFCON
Code of Practice issued in 1986 and adopts the plating system for containers
introduced by OFFCON.
It is the principal objective of this code to give recommendations for the safe and
efficient operation of containers used in trans-shipments between shore bases
and offshore installations, and between offshore installations. It is intended that
owners and users of such containers should observe all the recommendations of
the code except in those circumstances where this would hinder rather than assist
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.
1)
The separately published Sections of BS 3951-2 are identical with the equivalent parts of
ISO 1496 published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
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1 Scope 2.6
maximum gross weight (MGW)
This code gives recommendations for plating,
marking, examination, testing and repair of the maximum permissible combined weight of the
containers intended for transit to and from offshore container and its contents
installations in the offshore oil and gas industry. NOTE The term weight has been used throughout as being the
The code is also applicable to containers which are terminology generally adopted and more commonly understood
than the term mass.
retained offshore for a protracted period but which
require periodic movement during that time to, from 2.7
or between offshore installations. non-destructive examination (NDE)
This code is not applicable to items of plant and any technique used to detect discontinuities in a
equipment covered by the Diving Operations at material without subjecting it to physical stress
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2.2 2.9
competent person owner
a person having such practical and theoretical the legal owner of the container or his delegated
knowledge and actual experience of the containers, nominee
which have to be inspected or examined, as will 2.10
enable him to detect defects or weaknesses, which it proof load test
is the purpose of the inspection or examination to the deliberate application of a predetermined
discover, and to assess their importance to the safe overload to a container
use of the container
NOTE In this standard a proof load test is used to test the
NOTE The competent person should seek such specialist advice container in accordance with 6.3.
and assistance as will be required to enable him to make
necessary judgements and be a sound judge of the extent to which 2.11
he can accept the supporting opinions of other specialists safe working load/payload (SWL/payload)
(see also appendix B).
the maximum permissible weight of cargo which
2.3 may safely be transported by the container
chequer plate
2.12
a steel plate having regularly patterned raised tare
portions, often used as flooring
the weight of the container without cargo which
2.4 includes all fixtures normally fixed to the container
hook load in service, excluding the lifting sling and shackles
the total weight suspended from the crane hook
2.5 3 Design and construction
lifting set Containers manufactured after the publication of
items of non-integral lifting equipment used to this code should be manufactured in accordance
connect the container to the lifting appliance with the recommendations given in appendix A.
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4.2 Information stamp the plate immediately after the test and/or
4.2.1 The plate should be headed “DATA PLATE”. examination is carried out, using characters not less
4.2.2 The following headings and the related than 4 mm in height.
information should be permanently and legibly NOTE 1 The presence of a valid plate indicates to personnel
handling a container, the existence of a certificate and its status
marked on the plate, in characters not less (see 6.6).
than 4 mm in height: NOTE 2 Containers with less than one month of currency of
a) owner’s name; certification should not be shipped to any offshore installation,
except by prior agreement with the shipper.
b) container identification (unit number, see 4.3);
c) tare weight (in tonnes); 5 Marking
d) SWL/payload (in tonnes); 5.1 Safety markings
e) maximum gross weight (in tonnes); 5.1.1 The tops of closed containers and the top rails
f) date of last test/examination using the of open and framed containers should be marked to
following: clearly delineate their perimeter, particularly in
1) suffix T for proof load test, non-destructive poor light.
examination and visual examination; NOTE Suggested markings are as follows:
a) a band of solid contrasting colour not less than 100 mm
2) suffix VN for non-destructive examination wide round the roof perimeter of closed containers;
and visual examination; b) contrast hatching on the top rails of open and framed
3) suffix V for visual examination only. containers.
To avoid confusion, the plate should not carry the 5.1.2 All container roofs, including those
date of the next test/examination. constructed from chequer plate, should be coated
with a permanent non-slip medium.
4.2.3 Provision should be made on the plate to
facilitate etching, engraving or stamping to record a 5.2 Identification markings
minimum of six examinations. 5.2.1 All containers should be identified by the unit
4.2.4 A recommended format for the plate is shown number as required by 4.3.
in Figure 1. 5.2.2 The container identification should be
4.3 Container identification prominently displayed on all sides of the container
(as viewed from ground level) in characters of a
Each container should be provided with a unit contrasting colour, not less than 75 mm high.
number issued by the owner as a unique
NOTE For open sided containers it may be necessary to attach
identification which should be noted on all panels specifically to carry the container identification.
certification and logistical documentation.
5.2.3 Where reasonably practicable, the container
4.4 Date of last test/visual examination identification should be displayed on the roof, in
4.4.1 This should be the date on which the most characters not less than 300 mm high. The marking
recent test/visual examination was carried out to should be carried out in such a way as to avoid
the satisfaction of a competent person. incorrect interpretation (e.g. by underlining). Where
NOTE Specific details of these tests and examinations are
applicable the lower edge of the marking should be
contained in clause 6. positioned near the side of the container in which
the door is located.
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5.2.4 Under exceptional circumstances the owner 6.2.3 When the schedule requires a proof load test
may change the container identification. In this case the non-destructive examination and thorough
a competent person should ensure that a new visual examination should both be carried out after
certificate is issued and a new plate fitted. the proof load test.
It is the responsibility of the owner to record such 6.3 Proof load test
changes and maintain adequate records.
6.3.1 General. The proof load test in this code
5.3 Information markings involves a top lift by slings with an included angle
5.3.1 On each container a matt black square not less of 90° and is based on established test procedures
than 400 mm × 400 mm should be provided for in 5.3 of BS 3951-2.1:1985 (which however involves
information markings such as destination, cargo a vertical top lift).
hazard etc. This should be located on one door 6.3.2 Procedure
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The test company may in fact be the owner or an independent testing organization.
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6.3.2.2 Calculate the hook and test loads as follows: 6.3.4.4 It is essential that verification and
H = 2G calibration as required in 6.3.4.1 to 6.3.4.3 are
carried out by a body independent of the test
L = 2G – T
company.
where
6.4 Non-destructive examination of lifting
H is the hook load (in t); points
G is the maximum gross weight (in t); 6.4.1 Unless the competent person decides an
L is the test load (in t); alternative method is more appropriate
T is the tare weight (in t). ferromagnetic materials should be examined by
NOTE The tare weight includes any item permanently magnetic particle inspection (MPI) (see BS 6072).
attached to the container, for example. 6.4.2 Unless the competent person decides an
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Power unit. The power unit, pump, etc. forms part of the tare alternative method is more appropriate
weight.
non-ferromagnetic materials, should be examined
Tank frame. The tank itself forms part of the tare weight.
by dye penetrant inspection (DPI).
6.3.2.3 Lift the container with a lifting set suitable
for test purposes, i.e. one which has an included 6.5 Thorough visual examination
angle of approximately 90° between the relevant 6.5.1 General. The competent person should carry
sling legs. out a thorough visual examination of the exterior, in
NOTE If a container is normally fitted with a lifting set this set accordance with 6.5.3 to 6.5.9 as a minimum
should not be used for the proof load test. condition and if reasonably practicable, of the
6.3.2.4 Maintain the proof load on the container for interior of the container to ensure that the container
a minimum of 5 min. is fit for its intended use. All load bearing parts,
6.3.2.5 Examine the container against the criterion including the base structure, should be examined.
given in 6.3.2.6 during and after application of the The examination should be carried out in a situation
proof load. providing sufficient lighting and other facilities
NOTE Only a competent person should make this examination. necessary to allow the examination to be carried out
6.3.2.6 Upon completion of the proof load test the safely and effectively. The facility should include a
container should not be damaged or deformed in any suitable means of lifting and supporting the
way which would render it unsuitable for use. container if required by the competent person for
the purposes of inspecting the under-side.
6.3.3 Test equipment. Any equipment which can
carry out the above procedure may be used. The load 6.5.2 Design and manufacture. Before a container is
may be applied using calibrated weights and lifting initially taken into service the competent person
the container by a crane or by means of a suitable should ensure that it has been designed and
test rig. manufactured in accordance with the guidance
given in appendix A.
6.3.4 Verification of test equipment
6.5.3 Welds. All accessible load bearing welds
6.3.4.1 A record of annual calibration should be should be visually examined to ensure freedom from
maintained by the test company for all weights, defects.
gauges, load cells and any other equipment which
may affect the accurate determination of the proof 6.5.4 Structure. The structure should be visually
load. examined for corrosion, mechanical damage or
injurious deformation.
6.3.4.2 Test weights should be check-weighed using
equipment meeting the requirements of 6.3.4.3 6.5.5 Lifting points. The lifting points should be
annually certified as accurate to better than ± 1 % of visually examined for distortion, mechanical
their nominal weight. damage or any other sign of distress or overload.
6.3.4.3 Mechanical test equipment such as testing 6.5.6 Door closures. Doors, frames, seals, hinges,
rigs, load cells, crane weighers etc. should be locks etc. should be visually examined and
verified and certified annually using a tensile functionally checked to ensure that they operate in
testing machine which meets the requirements of a satisfactory manner without undue force being
BS 1610-1, Grade 2.0. required.
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6.5.7 Floor. The floor should be visually examined to b) owner’s name, or delegated nominee;
check that it is substantially flat with no sign of c) date and number of last certificate of
distress or overload. Drainage facilities, where examination or test and examination, name of
fitted, should be examined, e.g. drain holes should person who issued it and of his employer;
be clear of debris etc.
d) certificate number;
6.5.8 Markings. The paint markings and plates
e) description of the container including:
should be checked to see that they meet the
recommendations of this code. 1) number and position of lifting points;
6.5.9 Lifting set. If the container is fitted with a 2) manufacturer (if known);
lifting set this should be visually examined 3) date of manufacture (if known);
(see also 8.3). 4) date first put into use (if known);
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7.2 Specific recommendations 8.2.5 Master link. If fitted, the master link should be
7.2.1 It is the responsibility of the owner to designed in accordance with the advice on design
maintain records of all substantial repairs and given in appendix D of BS 1290:1983. Minimum
alterations. dimensions should be 270 mm × 140 mm.
7.2.2 All containers subject to substantial repair or 8.3 Certification
alteration (see footnote b to Table 1) should be All slings and shackles should be certified in
retested as shown in Table 1. accordance with BS 1290, BS 3032, BS 3551 or
BS 6994 as appropriate. It is the responsibility of
8 Slings and shackles the owner to retain certificates of test and
8.1 General examination. The unique identification of the sling,
and of each shackle should be noted on the
All lifting sets used in the handling of containers certificate.
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RR-C 271C US Federal Specification “Chains and attachments, welded and weldless” obtainable from the Sales Department,
BSI, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes MK14 6LE.
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A.6.6 Lifting points should be capable of accepting a Appendix B Required knowledge and
shackle or connector without inhibiting movement experience of the competent person
or causing friction against the external surfaces of
the suspension sling termination. B.1 General
A.6.7 Lifting points should be positioned on the
The “competent person” referred to in this code is
container to preclude, as far as practicable, the risk
defined in 2.2. However it is considered of value to
of slings fouling against the container or its cargo
summarize the type of knowledge and experience in
during normal use.
relation to containers, slings and shackles, required
A.6.8 Where eyebolts are fitted the manufacturer by such a “competent person”.
should provide a certificate as detailed in BS 4278.
B.2 Containers
A.7 Floor
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Publications referred to
BS 3951-2.3, Tank containers for liquids, gases and pressurized dry bulk.
BS 3951-2.4, Non-pressurized containers for dry bulk.
BS 3951-2.5, Platform and platform-based containers.
BS 4278, Specification for eyebolts for lifting purposes.
BS 4360, Specification for weldable structural steels.
BS 5281, Specification for ferrule-secured eye terminations for wire ropes.
BS 5750, Quality systems.
BS 6072, Method for magnetic particle flaw detection.
BS 6166, Lifting slings.
BS 6166-1, Methods of rating.
BS 6210, Code of practice for the safe use of wire rope slings for general lifting purposes.
BS 6994, Steel shackles for lifting and general engineering purposes: grade M(4).
RR-C 271C, US Federal Specification — “Chains and attachments, welded and weldless”.
The Offshore Installations (Operational Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1976 (SI 1976 No. 1019).
Freight Containers (Safety Convention) Regulations, 1984 (SI 1984 No. 1890).
Diving Operations at Work Regulations 1981 (SI 1981 No. 399).
Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act, 1982.
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