BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

12079-1:2006

Offshore containers
and associated tifting
sets -
Part 1: Offshore containe Design,
manufacture and marking

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National foreword

This British Standard is the official English languageversion of

EN 12079-1:2006. Togetherwith BS EN 12079-3:2006 it supersedes
BS EN 12079:l-999which is withdrawn.
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TWl, Freight containers and swap bodies,which has the responsibility to:

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EUROPEAN EN 12079-1
NORMEEUROPEENNE
NORM
EUROPAISCHE April2006

tcs55.180.10 SupersedesEN 12079:1999

EnglishVersion

liftingsets- Part1: Offshore

andassociated
Offshorecontainers
- Design,
container manufacture andmarking
Conteneurspour utilisationen mer et dispositifsde levage undzugeh6rige
Offshore-Container -
Anschlaggarnituren
associ6s- Partie 1: Conception,constructionet marquage - Auslegung,
Teil1: Offshore-Container Herstellung
und
Kennzeichnuno

This European Standardwas approvedby CEN on 9 March 2006.

CEN members are bound to complywith the CEN/CENELEClnternalRegulationswhich stipulatethe conditionsfor givingthis European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.Up-to-datelists and bibliographicalreferences concerning such national
standards may be obtainedon applicationto the CentralSecretariator to any CEN member,

This European Standardexists in three officialversions(English,French,German).A versionin any other languagemade by translation
under the responsibilityof a CEN member into its own language and notifiedto the Central Secretariathas the same slatus as the official
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Contents P age

2 Nor m at iv ere fe re n c e s........... ................4

3 T er m s and d e fi n i ti o n s ...... .....6

5 .4 A ddit iona ld e s i g n d e ta i l s .... ..............,.13

5 .6 Cont aine rsfo r b u l k s o 1 i d s .............. ....16

6 .1 S t eel- G e n e ra 1 ............... ..,.16

6.2 Rolled and extruded steels in offshore containerstructures....... ..................
17

6 .4 Non- m et a l l i cm a te ri a l s ......... ...............20

6.5 Material

7 .2 T es t equi p m e n ta n d c a l i b ra ti o n .......... .... ...........21

7 .4 V er t ic alimp a c tte s t......... ....23

8 .2 P r im ar ys tru c tu re ................24
8 .3 S ec onda rys tru c tu re ...........26
8 .4 P r oduc t i o nte s ti n g ..............26
8 .5 F ailur eof p ro d u c ti o nc o n ta i n e rs .......27

9 .2 ldent if ic a ti o nm a rk i n g s ........ ...,,,.........27

9 .3 lnf or m at i o nm a rk i n g s............. ............28

10 Cont aine rD a taP 1 a te ............. ..............

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10.2 Cont ent so f D a taPl a te ....... .................29

11 Cer t if ic a teo f c o n fo rm i ty ....... ..............
30

11.3 Gontentsof the certificateof conformity......... .................

30
An nex A ( lnf or ma ti v e )C e rti fi c a ti o nR e q u i re ments
for C ontai ners....... ....32

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Foreword
This document (EN 12079-1:2006)has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC280
"Offshorecontainersand associatedliftingsets",the secretariat
of whichis held by BSl.

This EuropeanStandardshall be giventhe status of a nationalstandard,either by publicationof an

identicaltext or by endorsement,at the latest by October2006, and conflictingnationalstandards
shallbe withdrawnat the latestby October2006.

supersedesEN 12079:1999.
This document,togetherwith EN 12079-3:2006,

Accordingto the CEN/CENELECInternalRegulations,the nationalstandardsorganizationsof the

followingcountriesare boundto implementthis EuropeanStandard:Austria,Belgium,Cyprus,Czech
RepublicD , e n m a rk ,Es to n i a ,F i n l a n d ,F rance,Germany,Greece,H ungary,l cel and,l rel and,l tal y,
Latvia,Lithuania,Luxembourg,Malta, Netherlands,Nonvay,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,
Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.
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1 Scope
This part of EN 12079 specifiesrequirementsfor the design,manufactureand marking of offshore
freight and service containerswith maximum gross mass not exceeding25000 kg, intendedfor
repeateduse to, from and betweenoffshoreinstallations
and ships.

This part of EN 12079 specifiesonly transportrelatedrequirements.

Other parts of the standardare:

EN 12079-2, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - ParL 2. Lifting sets - Design,
manufactureand marking

EN 12079-3,Offshorecontainersand associatedliftingsets- Part3: Periodicinspection,

examination
and testing

2 Normative references
The followingreferenceddocumentsare indispensable for the applicationof this EuropeanStandard.
For dated references,only the editioncited applies.For undatedreferences,the latesteditionof the
referenceddocument(includingany amendments)applies.

EN 287-1, Qualificafionfesf of welders- Fusionwelding- Part 7; Sfee/s

EN 473, Non destructive testing- Qualificationand certificationof NDT personnel- General principles

EN 571-1, Non destructivetesting- Penetranffesflng- Part 1: Generalprinciples

of fusionwelds-
EN 970, A/on-desfructiveexamination Visuatexamination

examinationof wetds- Penetranttestingof welds- Acceptancelevels

EN 1289, Non-destructive

EN 1290, Non-destructiveexaminationof welds - Magneticpafticleexaminationof welds

EN 1291, Non-destructive examination of welds - Magneticparticle testing of welds - Acceptance

levels

EN 1435, Non-destructiveexaminationof welds - Radiographicexaminationof welded joints

EN 1712, Non-destructive examination of welds - Ultrasonic examination of welded joints

Acceptance levels

EN 1714, Non-destructiveexaminationof welds - Ultrasonicexaminationof welded joints

EN 10002-1 , Metallic materials- Iens ile testing- Part 1: Methodof test at ambient temperature

EN 10025-1,,Hat rolled prcducfs of structuralsfeels - Pari 1: Generaitechnicai tieiivery conciitions

EN 10025-2, Hot rolled products of structural sfee/s - Part 2: Technicaldelivery conditions for non-
alloy strucfural sfee/s

EN 10025-3, Hot rolled products of structural sfee/s - Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for
n ormalized/normalized rolled weldable fine g rain structuralsfee/s

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EN 100254, Hot rolled products of structural sfee/s - Part 4: Technical delivery conditions for
thermomechanical rolled weldable fine grain structuralsfee/s

EN 10045-1,Metallic materials- Charpyimpactfesf- Part 1: Test method

EN 10164, Sfee/ products with improved deformationproperfiesperpendicular to the surface of the

product - Technical delivery conditions

EN 10204, Metallicproducts - Typesof inspectiondocuments

EN '1O21O-1,Hotfinished structuralhottowsecfionsof non-alloyand finegratin structuralsfee/s- Part

1: Technicaldelivery requirements

EN 10219-1,Cold formed welded structuralhollowsectionsof non-alloyand fine grain sfee/s - Part 1:

Technical delivery requirem e nts

EN 10250-2, Open die steel forgings for general engineering purposes- Paft 2: Non-alloy quality
and specia/sfee/s

EN 10250-3,Open die steel forgingsfor generalengineeringpurposes- Part 3: Alloy specialsfee/s

EN 12517-1, Non-destructive testing of welds - Part 1: Evaluationof welded joints in steel, nickel,
titanium and their alloys by radiography - Acceptance/eyels

EN 30042, Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its weldable alloys - Guidance on quality levels for
imper-fections(/SO 10042:1 992)

EN ISO 5817, Welding - Fusion-weldedjointsin steel,nickel,titanium and their alloys (beam welding
excluded) - Quality levelsfor imperfecflons(lSO 5817:2003)

EN ISO 7500-1, Metallic materials - Verificationof static uniaxial testing machines - Paft 1:
Tension/compressiontesting machines - Verificationand calibrationof the force-measuring sysfem
(lSO 7500-1:2004)

EN ISO 9606-2, Qualificationfesf of welders - Fusion welding - Part 2: Aluminium and aluminium
alI oys (/SO 9606-2:2004)

EN ISO 15607, Specificationand qualificationof weldingproceduresformetallic materials- General

rules (lSO 15607:2003)

EN ISO 15609-1, Specificationand qualificationof weldingproceduresfor metallic materials- Welding

procedurespecification- Paft 1: Arc welding(lSO 15609-1:2004)

EN ISO '15614-1,Specificationand qualificationof weldingproceduresfor metallic materials- Welding

procedure fesf - Paft 1: Arc and gas weldingof sfee/s and arc weldingof nickel and nickel alloys (lSO
15614- 1:2 0 0 4 )

EN ISO 15614-2, Specificationand qualificationof weldingproceduresfor metallic materials- Welding

procedure fesf - Part 2: Arc weldingof aluminiumand its alloys (lSO 15614-2:2005)

ISO 209-1, Wrought aluminium and aluminiumalloys - Chemicalcomposition and forms of products
- Part 1: Chemicalcomposition

ISO 1161,Series 1 freight containers- Cornerfittings- Specification

ISO 1496-1, Series 1 freight containers- Specificationand testing - Part 1: General cargo
containersfor general purposes
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ISO 1496-3, Series 1 freight containers- Specificationand testing - Part 3: Tank containers for
liquids,gases andpressurizeddry bulk

tSO 1496-4, Series I freight containers - Specification and testing - Part 4: Non-pressurized
containersfor dry bulk

MaritimeDangerousGoods(IMDGCode)
lnternational

ATEX Directive94l9lEC

3 Terms and definitions

Forthepurposes
of thisEuropean
Standard, apply.
termsanddefinitions
thefollowing

3.1
offshorecontainer
portable
unitfor repeatedusein thetransport of goodsor equipment in openseasto,from
handled
and between andships.
fixedand/orfloatinginstallations

NOTE permanently
The unitincorporates installed
equipment and may include
for liftingandhandling
equipmentfor filling,emptying,cooling,heating,etc.

Offshore containers are subdivided into 3 categories:

3.1.1
offshore freight container
offshore container built for the transport of goods

NOTE Examplesof offshorefreightcontainersare:

generalcargo container:A closedcontainerwith doors;

cargo basket:An open top containerfor generalor specialcargo;

tank container:A containerfor the transportof dangerousor non-dangerousfluids;

bulk container:A containerfor the transportof solids in bulk;

special container: A container for the transport of special cargo e.g. garbage containers,
equipment;

boxes,gas cylinderracks.

3.1.2
offshoreseruicecontainer
container
offshore builtandequippedfor a special installation
as a temporary
servicetask,usually e.g.
workshops,
laboratories, stores,powerplants,controlstations

3.1.3
offshorewasteskip
usedforthestorageand removalof waste
container
openor closedoffshore

NOTE fromflatsteelplateforming
constructed
Normally sections
the loadbearing with
of the container,
bracing in the form of steel proflles e.g. channel or hollow section, being fitted horizontallyand/or vertically
around sides and ends. ln additionto the pad eyes for the lifting set, these containersmay have side mounted
lugs suitablefor use with the liftingequipmentmountedon a skip lift vehicle.

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3.2
permanentequipment
thatis attachedto the containerandwhichis notcargo.
equipment

NOTE This may include,e.g. liftingsets, refrigerationunits,shelves,securingpoints,garbagecompactors.

3.3
primarystructure
loadcarryingand supporting
framesand loadcarryingpanels.Primarystructure
is dividedintotwo
subgroups:

3.3.1
essentiallnon-redundant primarystructure
mainstructural
elements whichtransferthecargoloadto the cranehook(i.e.forming
the"loadpath"
fromthepayload to the liftingsling)andwillinclude,
at least:

topandbottomsiderails;

topand bottomendrails;

cornerposts;

padeyes;

otherprimary
although structure
mayalsobe considered
as essential
/non-redundant,

3.3.2
non-essentialprimarystructure
otherstructural
elementsfor whichthe mainfunctionis otherthanthat described
in 3.3.1e.g.floor
platesand protectiveframemembers.Sideand roofpanels,including corrugatedpanels,are not
to be partof the primarystructure
considered

3.4
secondarystructure
partswhichare notconsidered for thepurposes
as loadcarrying of the designcalculations,
including
thefollowing
components:

doors,walland roofpanels;

panelstiffeners
andcorrugations;

structural usedfor tankprotection

components only;

internal points.
securing

NOTE Not all containerwalls are corrugated.

3.5
prototype
equipment item,used for type testing,consideredto be representativeof the productfor which
conformityis beingclaimed.lt may eitherbe fabricated for typetestingor selectedat
especially
randomfroma production series

3.6
owner
legalownerof theoffshorecontainer
or thedelegated
nominee
of thatbody,
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3. 7
lifting set
items of integratedliftingequipmentused to connectthe offshorecontainerto the liftingappliance

3.8
Visual inspection
inspectionof the characteristicsof a productand determination
of its conformitywith specified
requirementswhere applicableand basedon professionaljudgement wheregeneralrequirements
apply

3. 9
V is ual ex a mi n a ti o n
examinationin accordancewith EN g70

4 Symbols

1? rating
i.e.themaximum
grossmassofthecontainer
including
permanent
equipment
and
its cargo,in kg; but excludingthe liftingset;

T tare mass i.e' the mass of an empty containerincludingany permanentequipment

but
excludingcargoand liftingset, in kg;

P payloadi.e' the maximumpermissible

massof cargowhich may be safelytransportedby the
container,in kg;

,S mass of the liftingset in kg

NOTEl P=R-T

NOTE2 R' I and P ate,by definitionin unitsof mass,kilograms

(kg).Wheredesignrequirements are baqed
on the gravitational
forcesderivedfromthesevalues, thus: Rg,Tg and pgthe unitsof
thoseforcesare indicated
whicharein newtonsor multiplesthereof.

TD designair temperature,i.e. a minimumreferencetemperatureused for the selectionof

steel
gradesused in offshorecontainersand equipmentexpressedin degreescentigrade;

oe von Misesequivalentstress,expressedin Mpa or N/mm2;

Re specifiedminimumyieldstress,expressedin Mpa or N/mm2.

5 Design

5.1 General
5. 1. 1 A n o ffs h o rec o n ta i n e rs h a lhl a v e suffi ci entstrength
to al l owl oadi ng
-6and unl oadi ngfrom suppl y
vessels offshoreoperatingin a sea state with significantwave heightsof m and to wittistandimbiit
from heavyseas.

NOTE Localimpacfs,e'9. from hittingotherdeckcargoor rigidpartsof the shipstructure,

may causeextreme
loadsin suchconditions.

5.1.2 To preventthecontainersfrom overturning (tipping)on a movingdeck,they shall be designed

to withstandtiltingat 30 " in any direction,withoutoverturningwhen loadedat its maximum glross

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mass, with the centre of gravity consideredto be at the half height of the container.For dedicated
purposecontainers(e.9. bottleracksand tank containers)the actualcentre of gravityshall be used.

5.1.3 Protrudingparts on the outsideof the offshorecontainerthat may catch other containersor
structuresshallbe avoided.Protrudingparts(doorshandles,hatchcleats,etc.)shall be so placedor
so protectedthat they do not catch the liftingset.

5.1.4 Where containersare designedfor stacking,and the liftingset hangsover the side of the top
frame they shall be fitted with a methodof protectionfor those exposed parts,e.g. corners raised to
sufficientheightabove the frame and roof to preventunintentional contact,with and damage to, the
liftingset.

5.1.5 Containersshall be designedas structuralframes(primarystructure),with non-loadbearing

claddingwherenecessary(secondarystructure). Onlythe primarystructureshallbe consideredin the
designcalculations; however,on certaintypesof containers,
e.g. waste skipswith trapeziumshaped
sides, with only a non-stressedcoverabove the bracingwhere the pad eyes are attached,the whole
structuremay be consideredas a primarystructure,and the design calculationsmay treat such a
containeras a monocoqueconstruction.

5.1.6 Ip shallnot be higherthan the (statistically)

lowestdailymean temperaturefor the area where
the offshorecontaineris to operateand in no case shallbe higherthan -20 "C.

NOTE1 For containers withexposedaluminium,the dangerof sparkscausedby the impactof aluminium

steel(thethermitereaction)
againstcorroded shouldbetakenintoaccount.

NOTE2 Whenpreparing the specification

for a servicecontainer,
it is advisedthatthe ratingis chosenhigher
thanthe estimated fittedoutmass,i.e.to specifya certainpayloadevenif the container is not intendedto carry
cargo.Thiswillallowfor changesin theamountandmassof equipment fittedin a containerduringitsoperational
life,andit mayalsobe usefulto be ableto carrya certainamountof non-permanent equipment.

NOTE3 Forcontainers
withspecialfeatures,
additionaldesign
requirements
mayapply.Seeinformative
Annex
forguidance.

5.2 Structuralstrength

5. 2. 1 G e n e ra l

The requiredstrengthof a containershall be determinedby calculationand verifiedby type tests,as

describedin Clause7.

5.2.2 Lifting loads

5.2.2.1 For designloadsdefinedin 5.2.2.2and5.2.2.3,no equivalentstresslevel, d, , shall

exceedthe figurecalculatedas o" = 0,85 C,

where:

for steel: C: Re

for aluminium: Basd material C = Ro.z

Heataffected
zone C --0,7 f R*

where:

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R*is thetensilestrength
of aluminium

B is 0,8forISOAlMg4,5Mn-HAR/M5083-H32

B is 0,7forallotheraluminium
alloysandtempers

(seeTable4)

5.2.2.2 Liftingwith lifting set

Thedesignforceon the primarystructure

shallbe calculatedas2,5 Rg.

g is theacceleration
dueto gravity(in m/s2i.e.9,80665).

The internalloadshallbe takenas Q,5 R - T)S evenlydistributed

overthe containerfloor.For tank
theactualdistribution
containers, of thetaremassshallbe usedforthecalculations.

Padeyesshallbe designedfor a totalverticalforceof 3 Rg.

The torceshallbeconsidered between(n - l) padeyeswheren is the actual

to be evenlydistributed
numberof padeyes.

To determinetheresultingslingforceon the padeyes,theslingangleshallbe takenintoaccount,

so
slingforceon eachpadeyeis calculated
thattheresulting asfollows:

3R.6
^E -- , '
(n -l)cos v

where:

,Fis the resulting

slingforce,in newtons;

r is theactualnumberof padeyes(forcalculation
purposes
n shallnotexceed4 andshallbe not
lessthan2);

v is the anglebetweena slingleg andthe vertical,in degreesandshallbe assumedto be 45'

unlessotherwise specifled.

withonlyone padeye,thatpadeye shallbe designed

Forcontainers for a totalverticalforceof 5
Rg.

NOTE Containers a roofmayhaveinsufficient

without strength to passthe2 pointlifting
andstiffness test
(7.3.3).In orderto avoidbuildingprototypes thatwill not passthe test,the abilityof an open top container
to
withstand the loadoccurringin the 2-pointlifiingtest shouldbe checkedby a suitablecalculation method.ln
thesecalculations, the nominalyield stressof the materialshouldnot be exceeded. Thesecalculationsdo not
replacetheprototype testing.

5.2.2.3 Lifting with forklift truck

The weightof the liftingset shall be takenintoaccountwhencalculating
the strengthof the fork
pockets.
The designforceon the primarystructureshallbe calculatedas 1,6 (R+S)g.
The internalloadshallbe taken as (1,6 (R+S)-I)9evenlydistributedoverthe containerfloor.

Where fork pocketsare intendedonly for handlingof the empty container,the design load shall be
taken as 1,6 (r+S,)9.

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5.2-3 lmpact loads

5.2.3.1 General

lmpact loadsare dynamicloads of very shortduration.ldeally,dynamiccalculations or testsshouldbe

carried out to verifythe ability of a containerto withstandsuch loads.However,for most applicationsit
shall be sufficienttocarry out simplifiedstaticcalculations as specifiedin 5.2.3.2and 5.2.3.3and to
perform a drop test for vertical impact on corners,in accordancewith 7.4.

When simplifiedcalculationsare used, and each beam is consideredseparately,any assumptions

concerningsupportconditionsshall be stated.

5.2.3.2 Horizontalimpact

The main frame structureshall be dimensionedto withstanda localhorizontalimpactforceactingat

any point. This force may act in any horizontaldirectionon the corner post. On all other frame
membersin the sidesthe load may be considered as actingat rightanglesto the side.

The calculated(staticequivalent)stressesdue to impact shall be combinedwith the liftingstresses

resultingfrom staticliftingforces (Rg)

Equivalentstressesshallnot exceed:

oe=C(see5.2.2.1)

The following
valuesshallbe usedfor thestaticequivalents
to an impactforce:

postsand siderailsof the bottomstructure:- 0,25Rg

Forcontainer

Forotherframemembersof thesidestructure, thetoprails:- 0,15Rg

including

Maximumcalculated at theseloadings
deflections shallnotexceed:

Forcornerpostsandbottomsiderails L
250
where:

1,, is the total lengthof the rail or postin mm.

In
For otherframemembers
250
where.

1, is the lengthof the shortestedge of the wall beingconsidered.

NOTE I n is a (nominal)
reference
lengthandwilloftenbe different
fromtheactualspanof a beam.

For horizontalimpacton tank containersfor dangerouscargoessee 5.5.4.

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5.2.3.3 Verticalimpact

A verticalimpacttest shall be carriedout in accordance with7.4.ln addition,the siderailsand end

railsin the baseshallbe ableto withstandverticalpointforcesof 0,25Rg at the centrespan.

stressesshallnot exceed:
Equivalent

o e = C ( s e e5 . 2 . 2 . 1 )

deflections
Calculated shallnotexceed:

ln
2s0
where:

1, is the total lengthof the rail.

NOTE Maximumverticalimpactforcesare likelyto occurwhena containeris loweredontothe deck of a

heavingsupplyvessel.lf the deckis at an angle,thefirstimpactwillbe on a corner.Suchimpactforcescannot
be readilysimulatedby staticforces.As dynamiccalculations wouldbe verycomplex,it is usuallysufficientto
verifythestrengthby a verticalimpacttestas describedin7.4.

5.2.4 Internalforces on container walls

Each containerwall, includingthe doors,shallbe designedto withstandan internalforce of 0,6 Pg

evenly distributedover the whole surface,withoutsufferingany permanentdeformation.

5.2.5 Minimum material thickness

minimummaterial
Thefollowing (t)requirements
thickness shallapply.

partsof cornerpostsandbottom
a) forexternal railsi.e.partsforming
theoutsideof thecontainer:

forR) 1000kg,/ = 6 mm;

f o r R < 1 0 0 0k g ,/ = 4 m m .

I = 4 mm;
b) for allotherpartsof the primarystructure:

c) for secondary
structuremadefrommetallic / = 2 mm;
materials:

design(see5.1)withinan areaof up to 100mmfrom the side

d) for wasteskipsof monocoque
partsof thesidestructure:
edges: t= 6 mm;fortheremaining /= 4 mm.

NOTE The thicknesses may have to be increased beyond these values to take account of special
considerationssuch as rating,design,corrosionallowances,the need for impacttestsof the material,etc.

5.3 Welding

andnon-redundant
Essential primary structural
members shallbe weldedwithfull penetrationwelds.
the use of filletweldsshallbe justifiedby designappraisal(including
For otherprimarystructure,
andconsideration
calculations of failuremodes).

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lntermittentfilletweldingof secondarystructureis acceptable,howevercare shall be taken to avoid

corrosion.

5.4 Additional design details

5.4.1 Floor

Containersliableto fillwithwater,e.g. open topped,shallhave a suitabledrainagefacility.

5.4.2 Doors and hatches

Doors and hatches,includinghingesand lockingdevices,shall be designedfor at least the same

horizontalforces as the primary structure.Lockingdevices shall be secure against opening of the
doors duringtransportand lifting.Doubledoorsshall have at leastone such lockingdeviceon each
door, lockingdirectlyto the top and bottomframe.

shallbe protectedto preventdislodgement

Lockingarrangements by impact.

Hingesshallbe protectedagainstdamagefromimpactloads.

Doors shallbe capableof beingsecuredin the open position.

is required,the doorsshallbe equippedwith seals.

lf weathertightness

5.4.3 Intermediatecargo decks

When intermediatecargo decks are fitted they shall be designed to withstand a force of at least
0,5 Pg Y, uniformlydistributed

where:

Y is the dynamicfactor(= 3).

When intermediatecargodecks are designedto supportotherthan half the total payload,the design
requirementshallbe calculatedaccordingly.

5.4.4 Internalsecuring points

Containersfor generalcargoshall have internalsecuringpoints.Each shall be designedto withstand

a force of at least 10 fN.

NOTE 1 A minimumof 12 is recommended.

NOTE 2 Hingetype lashingpointsare preferred.

5.4.5 Fork lift pockets

When fitted,forkliftpocketsshallbe installedin the bottomstructureand shall have a closedtop, pass

through the base and be providedwith the meansto preventthe containerfrom topplingfrom the
f or k s( s eea l s o9 .1 ).

NOTE1 applyforforkpockets
Specialrequirements on tankcontainers
for dangerous
cargoes,see5.5.3.

NOTE2 Thebottomfaceof the pocketmaybefullyclosedbut it is recommended thatopeningsbe provided

to facilitatemaintenance and to minimizethe riskof looseitemsbeingretainedin the pocketswhichcould
subsequently fall out duringliftingoperations.
Theseopeningsshouldbe dimensioned and positioned
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minimize of the forktinespenetrating

the likelihood thefreeedgesat
or seizingin the opening,or of damaging
the cut-out.

The minimuminternaldimensionsof the forkliftpocketsshallbe 200 mm x 90 mm.

Forklift pockets shall be located such that the containeris stable during handlingand driving with
forklifttruck.Containerlength,height,width and ratingshallbe taken into account.

Pocketsshall be located as far apart as practicablebut need not be more than 2050 mm apart from
the centreof pocketto centre of pocket.

lf a containeris fitted with pockets that are only for empty handling,the containershall be marked
ac c or dingt o 9 .1 .

5.4.6 Top protection

The top of atl open frame containersand of all open top containerswith permanentinternalfittings,
machineryor other installationswhere crane hooks or forerunnersmay snag, shall be protectedwith
gratingor plates.This may be fixed, hinged or removable.Top protectionshall be capableof being
secured.

5.4.7 Pad eyes

In orderto preventlateralbendingmomentson pad eyes,they shall be alignedwith the slingto the

centreof lift,with a maximummanufacturing
toleranceof !2,5.

Any differencein the diagonalmeasurementsbetweenliftingpointcentresshall notexceed0,2o/oot

the lengthof the diagonal,or 5 mm, whicheveris the greater.

The diameterof holes in pad eyes shall match the shackleused,clearancebetweenshacklepin and
pad eye hole shall not exceed 6 % of the nominal shackle pin diameter. However,maximum
concentratedstressesat the hole edges shall not exceed2 x R, at design load.

NOTE1 thatthe clearanceactuallyprovided

lt is recommended beas closeas practicable
to the6% limit.

The tolerancebetween pad eye thickness and insidewidth of shackle shall not exceed25 % of the
insidewidthof the shackle.

Pad eyes shall be so designedas to permit free movementof the shackle and sling termination
withoutfoulingthe pad eye.

Pad eyesshall not protrudeoutsidethe boundariesof the containerother than verticallyupward,and

shall as far as possiblebe designedto avoid damagefrom othercontainers.Liftingpointsshall be
positionedon the containerto preclude,as far as practicable,
the risk of slingsfoulingagainstthe
containeror its cargoduringnormaluse.

Pad eyes shall be welded to the frame with full penetrationwelds. lf the lifting force is transferred
throughthe thicknessof a plate,plates with specifiedthroughthicknesspropertiesin accordancewith
E N 10164s h a l lb e u s e d .

NOTE2 thatpad-eyesbe slottedintotheprimary

ll is recommended structure

with pad eyes,the cornerfittingsare not

NOTE3 WhereISO-cornerfittingsare mountedin conjunction
for liftingwithslingsoffshore.
intended

NOTE4 Attentionis drawnto the needfor designers to be awareof the restrictions in permissible
shackle
types introducedin EN 12079-2and particularly to the preferencefor bow shackleswith bolt type pin with
hexagonhead,hexagonnut and splitcotterpin.As a resultit is necessary that the designerensuresufficient
clearance the padeyeto enablethe fittingandremoval
surrounding of thispreferred type.

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5.4.8 ISO-cornerfittings

Where |SO-cornerfittingsare mountedto otfshorefreightcontainersthey shall conform to ISO 1161.

NOTE1 Liftingoffshorewithshackles
in thesecornerfittingsis not acceptable.

NOTE2 Wherean offshorecontainerdoes not conformto the dimensional

requirements
of ISO668 it is
stronglyrecommendedthatlSo-corner
fittingsarenotfittedto thetopframe

5.4.9 Equipment

Equipmenton offshorecontainersshall be designedand installedto withstandthe dynamic loading

and other environmentalforcesto which it may be exposed.

The followingfactorsshall be used:

Dynamicfactor (loadfactor) Y=3

Designfactor againstbreaking(safetyfactor) s=2

NOTE Equipmentpermanently
installedon a containeris consideredto be part of the container for
cationpurposes.
certifi

Any externalconnections,
e,g. a supplyof pressurized
air, or an electricalconnection,
shallbe
protected
againstdamage.

5.4.10 Coating and corrosion protection

Offshorecontainersshall be suitablefor the offshoreenvironmentby means of construction,use of

suitablematerialandior corrosionand paintprotection.

All offshorecontainer roofs, includingthose constructedfrom chequerplate, shall be coated with a

per m anennt o n -s l i pm e d i u m.

5. 5 T an k c o n ta i n e rs

5.5.1 General

In additionto complyingwith otherrelevantdesigncodesand requirements,

tank containersshall be
suitablefor offshoreservice.

5.5.2 Frame

In additionto the designrequirementsalreadyspecifiedin this standard,the frame shall be designed

to protectthe tank and equipment(valves,man-holes,etc.).

5.5.3 Tanks for fluids

Tank designshallconformto the relevantsectionsof ISO 1496-3.

Tanks for dangerouscargoesshallfulfilthe requirements of the IMDG Code, and shall be designed
accordingto a recognizedcodefor pressurevessels.A tankand its supportshallbe able to withstand
liftingand impact loads.ln additiondue accountshallbe takenof fluidsurge arisingfrom parflyfilled
tanks.

NOTE The IMDG Code has restrictions for loadedhandlingof tanks over a certainlength,by forklift.
Reference
shouldbe madeto Chapters
4.2 and6.7of the IMDGCode.

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5.5.4 lmpactprotectionon tank containersfor dangerouscargoes

On tankcontainers
for dangerous cargoes,all partsof the tankandfittingsshallbe suitablyprotected
fromimpactdamage. ln addition
to therequirements of 5.2.3,thefollowingrequirements apply:

the top of the tankand its fittingsshallbe protected

by beams,platesor gratingand no part
of thetankor itsfittingsshallextendto within100mmof thetop of theframework;

it shallnot be possiblefor any part of the liftingset to foulfittings,manholecleatsor other

protrusions on thetank;

protective
bearnsshallbe placedat or nearthe location
wherethetankshellis nearestto the
outer planeof the sides. Beamsshall be spacedsufficientlyclose togetherto give the
necessary protection;

at the maximumcalculated
elasticdeflection
of any sidemember,the residualclearance
between thememberandanypartof thetankshellor itsfittings
shallbe at least10mm;

no part of the undersideof the tank shell(including sumps),the bottomvalvesor other

fittings,shallextendbelowa level150mm abovethe bottomof theframework. Anysuchpart
extending to within300 mm of the bottomof the framework,
shallbe protectedby beamsor
plating;

Tankcontainers designedwithdirectconnection
between
thetankandthesideor topframeelements
shallbe subject
to specialconsideration.

5.6 Containersfor bulk solids

Bulkcontainers shallbe designedaccordingto the relevant

sections
of ISO1496-3or ISO1496-4but
shallin addition
be suitable
for otfshore
service.

NOTE Thesemaybeeitherpressurized
tanksor non-pressurized forgravity
containers discharge.

6 Materials

6.1 Steel - General

The chemicalcomposition, heat treatment,

weldability,
mechanical properties
and impactenergy
properties
shallbe suitablefor the purpose.Extrahighstrengthsteels,withRE above500 N/mm2,
shallnotbe used.

Materialsconforming to standardsotherthan thosespecifiedin this clausemay be usedprovided

they havepropertiesthatcan be demonstrated to be equivalent.
The standardsreferencedfromthis
clauseshallbe thereferencestandards.

When materialsof differentgalvanicpotentialare joinedtogether,the designshall be suchthat

galvanic
corrosion
is avoided.

Weldingconsumables
shall be accordingto the relevantEuropeanstandardsfor welding
consumables

Tensiletestingshallbe carriedout according

to EN 10002-1.

of brittlefracture,the steelsshallpossessadequatefractureenergy.Steels
ln orderto avoidinitiation
for primarystructuresshall be tested by the Charpy impact (V-notch)method accordingto
EN 10045-1. Testtemperatures shallbe as givenin Table1.

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Table1 - Charpyimpacttest temperature- Structuralsteelfor primarystructuralmembers

Materialthickness
(t) in mm lmpacttesttemperature
in "C
t<12 To+10
12<t<25 Tp
t> 25 T D -2 0

The averageenergy absorptionfor base_material specimenswith their axis parallelto the final rolling
directionshall not be less than given in Figure1, For specimenswith theiraxis transverse
to the final
rollingdirectionthe valveshall be two thirdsof thatfor longitudinally
orientated
specimens.

l+t+

42
40
l8
36
'r
34

32
l0
?8

25
Ul

Key
X inpactenergy,J
Y specifiedminimumyield stress(RE),N/mm2

Figure I - Charpy V - notch, values for steel

6.2 Rolled and extruded steels in offshore container structures

6.2.1 Generalrequirements

Where required,steelsfor weldingshall be madeby open hearth,electricfurnaceor the basic

oxygen
steel process.Steelsin the primarystructureshallbe kitledand fine graintreated.Only materials
with
non-ageingpropertiesshall be used.

6.2.2 Groups of steels

Structuralsteels for the primary structureshall be carbon steel, carbon-manganese

steel, carbon-
manganesemicro-alloyed steel or low-alloyedsteel.

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For hot rolledplatesand profiles,materialgradesspecified

in EN 10025,Parts14, whichmeet the
requirements in 6.1and6.2.1shallbe used.

Hollowsections in EN 10210or EN 10219,whichmeetthe requirements

specified in 6.1 and 6.2.1
shallbe used.

6.2.3 Steelforgings

When requiredforgedcarbonandcarbon-manganese
steelsshallbe usedin the offshoreconiainer
structure.

Suchforgingsshallbe madefromfully-killed
andfine-grain
treatednon-ageing
steel.

NOTE lt maybenecessary properties

to verifythenon-ageing bytests.

For chemicalandmechanical properties

of alloysteels,referenceshallbe madeto EN 1A250-2, Open
for generalengineeringpurposes
die steelforgings - Parf2: Non-alloy qualityand specialsfee/sand
to EN 10250-3,Open die sfee/ forgingsfor generalengineeringpurposes- Part 3: Alloy special
sfee/s.Thechemicalcomposition in question.Alloysteelsshallbe
shallbe suitablefor the thickness
deliveredin quenched andtempered condition,

The impacttesttemperature
shallbe equalto thedesignairtemperature,
12 (see4 and5.1).

6.2.4 Steelcastingsin lSO-cornerfittings

fittings(see5.4.8)madefrom cast steelshall be not less than

The tensilestrengthof |SO-corner
430 N/mm2andtheyieldstrength shallbe notlessthan220Nlmm2.

The chemicalcompositionshall be in accordance

with that set out in Table 2 and mechanical
properties
shallbe in accordance
withTable3.

Table 2 - Chemicalcomposition(ladleanalysis)a
ChemicalComposition%

C Mn S, P S Cr NI Cu Mo Alrotb Cr+Ni+Cu+Mo

max max max max max max max max min max

0 , 2 0 0,90 0,50 0,035 0,035 0,25 0 , 3 0 0,20 0 , 0 8 0,015 0,70

to
1,50

a The carbon equivalent shall not exceed 0,45%

o Atuminiummay be replaced partly or totally by otherfine graining elements as slated in the approved specifications

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Table 3 - Mechanicalproperties
Mechanicalproperties

Yield strength Tensilestrength Elongation Reduction of area lmpact Energy

RoH Rm As z KVA

[N/mm2] IN/mm2] t%l (Joule)

min min [%]min min at -20"C
220 430to 600 25 40 27
a Average value on 3ISO-V notch impactspecimensacc. to EN 10045-1.One individualvalue may be belowthe average
value but shall not be lowerthan 70 % of the average.

6.3 Aluminium

Thechemicalcomposition,
heattreatment,
weldability properties
andmechanical for
shallbe suitable
thepurpose.

When materialsof different are joinedtogether,

galvanicpotential the designshall be suchthat
galvanic is avoided.
corrosion

Aluminium alloysusedin offshorecontainers

shallbe madeby rollingor extruding.
Aluminium alloys
andtempersspecified in Table4 and5 maybe used.Useof otheralloysor tempersshallbe subject
to specialconsideration.

Table4 - Aluminiumatloysandtempersfor rolledproducts

Alloy Temper
tso 209- 1 AA ISO/ AA
A l Mg2 ,5 5052 0i0
HAR i H32
HBR / H34
HCR / H36
AlMg 3 5754 0/0
HAR / H32
HBR/ H34
AlMg3,5 5154 0/0
HAR / H32
H B R/ H 34
AlMg 4 5086 0/0
HAR / H32
HBR/ H34
AlMg 3 Mn 5454 0/0
HAR / H32
HBR/ H34

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Table 4 - Aluminium alloys and tempersfor rolled products

Alloy Temper
tso 209- 1 AA ISO / AA
AlMg 4,5 Mn 5083 0i0
HAR/ H32
HBR/ H34
AlSiMgMn 6082 0/0
TBIT4
TE/T5
TF/T6
NOTE M = AmericanAluminium
Association.
Thesereferences
areincludedfor information
as usersmayencounter in practice.
thesereferences

Table5 - Aluminiumalloysandtempersfor extrudedproducts

Alloy Temper
tso 209- 1 AA ISO' AA
AlSi0,5Mg 6063 TB/T4
TF/T6
AlSiMgMn 6082 TF/T6
NOTE AA = AmericanAluminium
Association.
Thesereferences for information
are included as usersmayencounter in practice.
thesereferences

6.4 Non-metallicmaterials

Timber,plywood,fibre reinforced
plasticsand other non-metallic
materialsshallnot be used in
primarystructures.

NOTE Considerationshould be given to strength,durability,suitabilityand possiblehazardscaused by use

of thesematerials.

6.5 Materialcertificates

Materialsusedfor the construction

of offshorecontainers in
shallbe furnishedwith documentation
accordance with Table 6. All materialsfor primarystructures
shall be identifiable
againstthe
certificates.

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Table 6 - Documentationof materials

Structure Documentation according to EN 10204

lnspectioncertificate3.1.C lnspectioncertificate3.1.B Testreport2.2
ISO-cornerfittings X
Pad eyes X
Otherprimarystructural
X
members
Secondarystructural
X
members

7 Typetesting

7. 1 G en e ra l

Any change of design, specificationof material and method of manufactureoutside normal

manufacturingtolerances,which may lead to a modificationof the mechanicalpropertiesdefinedin
this standard,shall requirethat the relevanttype testsare carriedout on the modifiedcontainer.

NOTE1 Typetests demonstrate thatoffshorecontainers

certified
as conforming to the requirementsof this
standardpossessthe mechanical
properties The purposeof thesetestsis to provethe design,material
specified,
andmethodof manufacture.

A containerselected for type testing shall be representativeof the productionunits and not a hand
built pre-productiondevelopmentcontainer.lt shall be built in conformitywith plans and data and
usingtoolingcomparableto those plannedfor subsequentproduction.

The tests described in 7.3 and 7.4 are required for all offshore containertypes, and shall be
consideredas design requirements.

NOTE2 Type testingmay not replacedesignreview,but may in certaincasesbe a partialsubstitute

for
strengthcalculations.
Non-destructive
examination(NDE)maybe required aftertesting.

The test masses/test load shall normallybe evenlydistributedinsidethe container.lf it is not possible
to place all the test mass inside the container,some of it may be placedoutside or under the
container,providedthat this gives a loadingon the structuresimilarto the distribution
of the container
loadingin operatingcondition.

lf the containerhas an additionalcargodeck,the test mass/testloadshallbe evenlydividedbetween

the floor and the additionaldeck, see 5.4.3.lf the additionaldeck is removable,
it will be necessaryto
carry out the test with the test mass/test load dividedbetweenthe additionaldeck and the floor,as
well as with the whole test mass/test load,on the floor.

NOTE 3 For containerswith specialfeatureswhere additionaldesignrequirements apply,suitable

testsshouldbe made to verifythat thoserequirements Annexfor guidance.
are met.See informative

7. 2 T es t e q u i p m e n t a n d c a l i b ra ti o n

7.2.1 Test mass / test load

The test mass (or test load) shall be verifiedusing calibratedweightsor a calibratedload cell and
handset.

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NOTE Examplesof appropriate of testmass/testloadare:

meansof application

calibratedtest blocks:

water bags;

s a n db a g s ;

free weights;

a suitabletest rig.

7.2.2 Calibration

lf a load cell and hand set is used it shallbe calibratedannually,in accordancewith EN ISO 7500-1,
to an accuracyof x2 o/o.

NOTE1 Should a load cell be overloadedor receivea shock load (e.9. from being dropped)it is
thatthe loadcellandhandset
recommended beforefurtheruse.
be re-calibrated

Where used, test blocks shall be calibrated,as a minimum,every second year in accordancewith
or nationalstandards.The measuredmass, in kilograms,of each block shall
acceptableinternational
be legiblyand durablymarkedon eachblock.

NOTE2 concreteblocksso as preventthe absorption

Careshouldbe takenin the storageof calibrated of
on theactualblockmass.
waterhavingan influence

7.3 Liftingtest

7.3.1 General

equalto the designangle.The

shallbe liftedby a liftingsetwithan angleto thevertical
The container
shallbe clearof thegroundthroughout
container thetest.

NOTE Wherethe liftingset intended for use withthe container is usedfor the liftingtest, care shouldbe
takento ensurethat no overloading, deformation or distortionis inducedin the liftingset. Shouldthe liftingset
normallyflttedto the containerbe usedfor the liftingtestit shoutdbe visuallyinspectedafterthe loadtest.

The containershall be carefullyliftedin such a way that no significantaccelerationforces occur. lt

shall be held for 5 minutesbeforemeasurements are taken.

7.3.2 All-point lifting

The containershall be loadedto give a totalmass of 2,5.R and liftedclear of the ground,usingall the
pad eyes.

NOTE by puttingin an internal

Thistotalmassmaybe obtained testmassof 2,5 R-7.

No deflectionsduring testingshall be greaterthan 1/300of the span of the member. The offshore
containershallshow no permanentdeformation or otherdamageaftertesting.

7. 3. 3 T w o -p o i n tl i fti n g

An offshore containerfitted with four pad eyes shall also be lifted from only two pad eyes, situated
diagonallyoppositeeach other,with a totalmass of 1,5R.

The offshorecontainershallshowno permanentdeformation

or otherdamageafter testing.

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7,3.4 Post-lifting test inspection and examination

On completionof the liftingtest, a non-destructive

examinationand visual inspectionof the pad-eyes,
shallbe carriedout.

7.4 Vertical impact test

The container,with its internaltest mass correspondingto payload P, shall be either lowered or
droppedon to a workshopfloorof concreteor otherrigid structure,

NOTE1 of woodenplankswitha thickness

Thisfloormaybe coveredwitha sheathing notexceeding
50 mm.

NOTE2 lf the containeris loweredfrom a crane,the suspending wire and hookmay dampenthe impact
compared
to a free-falldroptest.Therefore
the impactspeedshouldbe greaterif a lowering
testis used.

In both cases,the containershall be so inclinedthat each of the bottomside and end railsconnected
to the lowestcornerforms an angle of not less than 5 ' with the floor.

However,the greatestheightdifferencebetweenthe highestand lowestpointof the undersideof the

containercornersneed not be morethan400 mm.

The impactingcornershallbe the one expectedto havethe lowestrigidity.

NOTE3 Oncloseddry cargocontainers

thiswillnormally
be at the doorend.

permanentdamageshalloccur.
No significant

NOTE4 Cracksin weldsandminordeformations

maybe repaired.

One of the followingproceduresshallbe carriedout:

a) Droptest

An internalload equal to the payload(P) shall be safely securedand the containershall be

inclinedas describedabove.

The containershall be suspendedfrom a quickreleasenooflWfren released,the containershall

drop freelyfor at least50 mm to give it a speedat initialimpactof at least1 m/s.

b) Loweringtest

An internalload equal to the payload(P) shall be safely securedand the containershall be

inclinedas describedabove.

The containershall be loweredto the floorat a constantspeedof not lessthan 1,5 m/s.

NOTE5 WARNING:
Thesetestsmaycauseconsiderable
tremorsin the building!

7.5 Othertests
7.5.1 Opentop containerswith an overalllengthof 6.5m or more,with fork pocketsdesignedfor
loadedliftingshall be loadedto a total uniformlydistributedgross mass of 1.6(R+S)gand liftedclear
of the groundusing the fork pockets.No deflectionsduring testingshall be greaterthan 1/300of the
span of the member.The offshorecontainershallshow no permanentdeformationor other damage
aftertesting.

7.5.2 Tanks for dangerous cargoes shall be tested according to the requirementsof the
I M DGCod e .

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8 Production

8.1 General
Productionshall be performedaccordingto approveddrawings,specifications
and procedures.

Productiondocuments accordingto this standardshall be preparedand approvedbefore production

starts.

The manufacturershall ensurethe qualityof the proceduresand facilitiesused throughoperationof a

qualityassurancesystem at leastin accordance with EN ISO 9001.

8.2 Primarystructure

8.2.1 General

Duringproduction it shallbe possibleto identifythe materialsusedforthe primarystructure andlink

themwiththecorresponding documentation. lf the markingis notvisibleon thefinishedproduct,
a log
shallbe keptof the components to identifyandensuretraceability of thematerialsusedin theprimary
structure.

8.2.2 Approvedwelders

Weldersshallbe approvedin accordance

with EN287-1andEN ISO9606-2,as appropriate
to the
materials
beinoused.

8.2.3 Weldingprocedures

weldingprocedures
Approved shallbe usedfortheweldingcarried
outontheprimarystructure.

weldingprocedurespecifications
Preliminary shall form the basisfor the preparation
of welding
procedure
tests,

Weldingprocedure weldingprocedure
specifications, of weldingprocedures
testsandapproval shall
be in accordance
with EN ISO 15607,EN ISO 15609-1, EN ISO 15614-1or EN ISO 15614-2as
appropriate
andwiththe requirements
statedbelow.

lmpacttestsare requiredas partof the weldingproceduretests.Testtemperatures and testresults

shallcomplywiththe requirements givenin 6.1 including
Table1. Fort > 12 mm foursetsof impact
testsshallbe made:one set in theweldmetal,oneset at thefusionline,oneset in the heataffected
zone(HAZ)2 mm awayfromfusionlineandoneset5 mm awayfromfusionline.

8.2.4 Examination of welds

8. 2. 4. 1 G e n e ra l

Welds shallbe subjectto visualexamination

as specifiedin Table7.

The percentagesspecifiedin Table 7 shallapply to the total lengthof weld for the type of structural
as s em bl yi n q u e s ti o n .

Welds betweenessentialnon-redundantand non essentialprimarystructuresshall be examinedas

primarystructures.
for non-essential

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When fuel gas welding is applied,ultrasonicand magneticparticleexaminationshall be requiredin

additionto radiographicexamination.

Table 7 - Non-destructiveexamination(NDE)of structural welds

Gategoryof Type of examination

member
I ll ilt IV
Visual Magnetic b
examination
Ultrasonic Radiographic
o
examination particle examination
examinationa
Essential/ 1 0 0% 1 0 0% 100 % Pad eyes 10%
Non-redundant
20 % allother
Primarystructure

Nonessentialprimary 1 0 0% 2A% 20% 10 o/o

structure
:Y:t9'|1.ilghTr_llj,.r1''t : ,ii:r

structure
Secondary 1 0 0% ,;li!ji;11
;'jjl::ifffi'ft-'ilrr il .:,:-Jl. i i:li.r;.l;,':ijj

a is not possible.
Dy" penetrantexaminationshallbe used wheremagnetic particleexamination

b Dependingon materialthicknessand possibility.

NOTE: The categories applicableto the structuralmembers shall be agreedwith the body certifyingthe containerin each
case.

8.2.4.2 Non-destructiveexamination(NDE) methods

NDE methods, see Table 8, shall be chosen with due regardto the conditionsinfluencingthe
sensitivityof the methods.Structuralwelds shall be examinedas stipulatedin columns I to lV in
Table 7 with those in columnslll or lV beingemployedin the eventthat such is relevant.

Table 8 - Standards relevantto NDEmethods

Visual Magnetic particle DyePenetrant Ultrasonic Radiography

EN970 E N1 2 9 0 E N5 7 1 - 1 E N1 7 1 4 E N1 4 3 5

8.2.4.3 Weld acceptancecriteria

Table I - NDE acceptancecriteria

Visual Magnetic Particle Dye Penetrant Ultrasonic Radiography

EN ISO 5817a E N1 2 9 1 E N 1289 EN 1712 E N 12517-1

Level B Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1

" for aluminium EN 30042

8.2.4.4 Non-Destructive
Examination(NDE)Operators

shallbe qualified,
NDEoperators of level2.
withEN473,to a minimum
in accordance

NDEoperatorsshallundertake in accordance
examination
non-destructive withTable7 and issue
weldquality,
describing
reports thefollowing
containing as a minimum:
information

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numberof repairscarriedoutto meetthespecified

acceptance
standard;

andprocedures
NDEmethods used;

NDE-parameters for a properassessment;

necessary

of acceptance
confirmation or rejection.

8.3 Secondarystructure

The fabricationprocedureshall reflectthe requirementthat the secondarystructureshall prevent

cargofromfallingout of theoffshorecontainer preventwaterfromentering.
and,if required,

Weldsbetweenprimaryandsecondary shallbe performed

structures and
as for secondarystructures
as such.
shallbe examined

Theweldingprocedure
usedfor the secondary
structure
shallbe in accordance
with EN ISO 15607,
EN ISO15609-1,
EN ISO15614-1or EN ISO15614-2
as appropriate.

8.4 Production testing

8.4.1 Lifting test

Duringthe production of a batchof offshorecontainers,

some,selectedat random,shallbe submitted
tifting
to the all-point testdescribed in 7.3.2andshallmeetallspecified
requirements.

The numberof containersto be testedshallbe agreedin advanceand is dependent

on the total
numberin the productionseries.Table 10 shallbe usedto determinethe minimumnumberof
to be testedwhichshallinclude
containers thecontainer
whichwastypetested.

Table10- Numberof containersrequiredfor liftingtest

Total number in series Number to be tested a

1-5 1

6-10 2
1 1- 2 0 3
21-40 4

>40 10%
a The quantitygiven includesthe containerwhich was type tested.

8.4.2 Weatherproofness testing

lf a type of offshore containeris specifiedto be weatherproof,the followingweatherproofnesstests

shall be carriedout.

For the prototypeand 10 % of the containersin a productionseries,the test shall be carriedout in

accordancewith the weatherproofnesstest specifiedin ISO 1496-1.

For the remainingcontainers,the water test may be replacedby a simple light test for which the
inspectorshall proceedas follows:

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enter the container, require the doors to be closed and allow sufficienttime to become
accustomedto the darkness(at least3 minutes);

whilea powerfullight is directedat all externalsurfaces,examinethe interiorof the container

for lightpenetration;

no lightpenetrationshallbe observable
with the nakedeye or with normallycorrectedvision.

NOTE provisionshouldbe madeto ensurethat thereis no riskto the healthand safetyof the
Appropriate
inspector

8. 5 F ail u re o f p ro d u c ti o n c o n ta i n e rs

ln the caseof failureof any containerto meet eitherthe weld acceptancecriteria(see 8.2.4.3)or the
liftingtest requirements(see 7.3.1and 8.4.1)the manufacturershall identifythe causeof failureand
rectify all affectedcontainers,The rectifiedcontainersshall then be re-inspectedandlor re-tested.

I Marking

9.1 Safety marking

The tops of closed containersand the top rails of open and framed containersshall be marked as
follows:

closed containersshall be markedwith a band of solid contrastingcolour not less than

100 mm wide round the roof perimeter;if the roof of the containeris recessedbelow the top
perimeterrail, at leastthe top surfaceof the top rail shall be marked;

open and framed containers,shall be marked on the top surfaceof the top rails with either
hatchingin a contrastingcolouror a solidlightcolour.

Where a containeris fitted with fork pocketsdesignedfor handlingthe containeronly when empty (e.9,
on sometanksand long baskets)thenthe words"Emptylift only" shallbe clearlydisplayednear each
set of forkpocketsin charactersnot lessthan 50 mm high.

NOTE Aluminium
containers
mayneedto be specially
markedto warnof the dangerofsparking (see5.1).
The recommended
markingis'ALUMINIUM
CONTAINER' on allfoursidesin letters
at least75 mmhigh.

9. 2 lden ti fi c a ti o n m a rk i n g s

Each containershall have the fabricator's

serialnumberwelded on in charactersat least50mm high.
In addition,each containershallbe markedwith a uniquecontainernumber,issuedby the owner, as
a primeidentifierfor use as the commoncross-reference on all in-servicecertification
and shipping
documentation.

The containernumber shall be prominentlyand indeliblydisplayedon all sides of the container(as

viewedfromgroundlevel)in charactersof a contrasting
colour,not lessthan 75 mm high.

NOTE1 For opensidedcontainers to attachpanelsspecifically

it may be necessary to carrythe container
num ber .

lf a containerhas a roof, the containernumbershall be displayedon the roof,in characters300 mm

high or more,Where charactersize is restrictedby the availablespacethey should be as large as
practicable. (e.9.by
The markingshallbe carriedout in such a way as to avoidincorrectinterpretation
underlining).Where applicablethe loweredge of the markingshall be positionednearthe side of the
containerin whichthe door is located.

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NOTE 2 In exceptional circumstancesthe owner may change the containernumber and re-mark the container
accordingly, In this case the inspection plate should be replaced (Clause 10) and the certificate of conformity
revised(Clause11).

9.3 Information markings

Eachcontainershall be clearlymarkedwith:

a) and zone markingaccordingto ATEX Directive(94/9/EC)

relevantelectricalhazard classification

b) relevantdangerousgoods ptacarding
in accordancewiththe IMDGCode.

NOTE1 Placarding
shouldbe removed
whencontainer goods.
dangerous
no longercontains

c) maximumgross mass (in kg)

d) tare mass (in kg)

e) payload(in kg)

c), d) and e) shall be displayedin characters

of a contrastingcolournot lessthan50mm high.

NOTE2 A mattblackpanelof appropriatesizemaybe provided fortheapplication

of temporary lt
information.
is recommended that this panelbe locatedon a door,wherefitted.Otherinformation may be
e.g. destination
addedif desired.

9. 4 O t he r ma rk i n g s

lf the container is fitted with an intermediatedeck the payloadof the deck shall be displayedon the
insideof the containerin a positionwhereit is clearlyvisibleat all times,in charactersof a contrasting
c olournot l e s sth a n 5 0 mm h i g h .

The user of the container may add additionalinformationmarkingsuch as owners name, etc.
However,to avoid misinterpretation
additionalmarkingshallbe keptto a minimum.

10 Gontainer Data Plate

10.1 General

shallbe fittedwitha platecarrying

Containers theinformation in 10.2
specified

The plateshallbe made of corrosion resistantmaterialsecurelyattached

externally in a manner
designedto avoid unauthorized removal.The plateshallbe fittedto a door,or, on
or accidental
withno doors,in a prominent
containers position.

Aluminiumrivetshave beenfoundto be unsuitable

as a fixingmethodin the offshoreenvironment
andshallnotbe used.

on the plateshallbe in theEnglish

Theinformation language.

NOTE Provisionfor an additionallanguagemay be made.

Thetextshallbe permanently markedon the platesin characters

andlegibly notlessthan4 mmhigh.

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1O.2 Gontents of Data Plate

The plateshallbe headed:

"OFFSHORE DATAPLATE- EN 12079-1:2006

CONTAINER

The plateshallcontainthefollowing
information:

fabricato/s
serialnumber;

monthandyearof manufacture;

grossmassin kilograms
maximum excluding
liftingsetat thedesignslingangle;

taremassin kilograms;

payloadin kilograms
andintermediate
deckpayload
(ifapplicable);

certificate
of conformity
number;

designtemperature;

ldentification
of bodyissuingthecertificate
of conformity.
NOTE 1 A recommendedformatfor the plateis shownin Figure2.

NOTE 2 The data plate may be combined with the inspectionplate by includingthe additionalinformation
specified in Clause 5 of EN 12079-3.

OFFSHORECONTAINERDATA PLATE

EN12079-1:2006

Fabricationno:

Month and year of manufacture:

Maximumgrossmassexcluding
liftingset kgat # # Degrees
fromVertical

Tare mass: kg

Payload:

Container kg

Intermediate
deck kg

Certificateno.

Designtemperature: oc

Figure 2 - Exampleof DataPlateLayout

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11 Gertificateof conformity

11.1 General
All containersto be used offshoreshallbe issuedwith a certificateof conformityto this standard.

The certificateshall be retainedby the owner.

In addition,certificates
of examinationand testsshallbe issuedas describedin 11.2.

Containers,which are requiredto complywith the requirementsof the IMDG Code, shall also be
certifiedin accordancewith the IMDG Code.

Each containershallhave its own fabricator's

serialnumberas specifiedin 9.2.

11.2 Documentation
The certificate
of conformity
shallbe basedon the followingdocumentation
collatedin an "as buitt"
dossier,whichshallbe retainedby thefabricator
for at leastfiveyears:

structural
calculations;

drawings a generalarrangement
including drawing;

forweldingprocedures
specifications (WPS);

welderscertificates:

materialcertificates;

reporton traceability in theprimarystructure;

of materials,

reportfromfabrication
inspection;

reportfromdimensional
control;

reportfromnon-destructive (NDE);
examination

reportfromprototype
testing;

reportfromprooftesting;

reportfromfinalinspection.

NOTE lt is recommendedthat informationfrom the "as built dossier" that is not consideredcommercially
sensitiveshouldbe copiedto the owner who shouldretainit for the life of the container.

11.3 Gontentsof the certificateof conformity

The certificate
of conformity
shallcontainthe following
information:

fabricator's
serialnumber;

certificate
of conformity
number;

of thecontainer
description including:

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a) externaldimensions;

b) numberof tiftingpoints;

c) name of fabricator;

d) month/yearof fabrication;

e) maximumgrossmass excludingliftingset in kg;

f) tare mass excludingliftingset in kg;

g) payloadin kilograms;

h) referenceto the as built dossier;

i) the total mass in kg applicableto the all-pointsliftingtest for the batch of containers
testedas specifiedin 8.4.1;

j) angle of liftingset legs (fromvertical);

k) minimumnominalshackleboltdiameter.

conformityto other requirementsandlor codes;

statement that the container described has been designed,fabricated and tested in
accordancewith EN 12079-1;

fabricator'sserial numbers of those containersfrom the productionbatch subject to test in

ac c o rd a n c e
to 8 .4 ,1 :

remarks;

signatureon behalfof the body issuingthe certificateof conformity.

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Annex A
(lnformative)

CertificationRequirementsfor Containers

Severalinternationaland nationalcertification
schemesare applicablefor variouscategoriesof
portablecontainers.Severalof thesecertification
schemesare or may be applicablefor offshore
as definedin thisstandard.
containers

General certification requirementsfor offshore containers

lMO, has issuedguidelines

The InternationalMaritimeOrganization. for certification
of offshore
in circularMSC/Circ.860.
containers,

This circularis intendedto guide nationalauthoritiesin developingapprovaland certification

requirements for offshorecontainers.lt recommends that new offshorecontainers
be approved,
prototypetestedand certifiedby dulyauthorized
bodies.

lnternational Requirementsfor Freight Containers

Freightcontainers, as definedin the lnternational

Convention (CSC),are required
forSafeContainers
to be certifiedto that convention. Offshorecontainersare usuallynot coveredby theCSC.However,
offshorecontainersthat fall withinthe definition of a container in the CSC,and whichare used
internationallyfor transportof cargo,mustalsobe certifiedto thatconvention.

Tank Containers for DangerousGoods

All tank containersintendedfor marinetransport of dangerousgoodsneedto be certifiedto the

MaritimeDangerous
International GoodsCode(theIMDGCode).Tankcontainers builtafterJanuary
1't 2003must be builtand certified
according for UN typetanks(Ch.6.7in the
to the requirements
IMDGcode).Tankcontainers builtbeforethatdatemaybe in accordance withChapter 13 of theolder
IMDGcode (i.e up to amendment 29 of thatcode.)Tankcontainers thatare certified
according to
theserequirements arealsoallowed for roadandrailtransport,

Additional requirements for offshore service containers

ln additionto the transportrelatedrequirements

coveredby EN 12079andthe regulations described
above,offshorecontainers maybe designed or equipped
for specialservicetasks,(e.9.laboratories,
controlstations,workshop,accommodation, stores,powerplants,processunits).

Such servicecontainers,as definedin paragraph3.1.2,may be subjectto safetyregulations

applicableon the offshoreinstallations
wheretheyare used.The safetyregulations
may apply for
systemsand equipment
varioustypesof installations, in the container.
Thismay include,
but is not
to:
restricted

Fireprotection

Electrical
equipment

Gasdetection
systems

Ventilation
systems

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AlarmsandPA systems

Noiseandvibration

Pressurized
equipment

Emergency
exits

ATEX (EG Directive 94/9)

Thisdirective
addresses
electrical
andmechanical
issuesfor offshore
containers.

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l1l goodscode(r'ssued
fMDGCode,lnternationalmaritimedangerous by IMO)

l2l fMO/MSC/Circ.860,Guidelines
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t3l NotesNo.2.7-1- May1995:Offshorecontainers

DNV,Certification

t4l ATEXDirective

tsl EN 1011-1, Welding- Recommendations - Part 1: General

for weldingof metallicmaterials
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16l EN 1011-2,Welding- Recommendations - Part2: Arc welding

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l7l EN 12079-2,Offshorecontainersand associatedliftingsefs - Part2: Liftingsefs - Design,

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