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Rules for
Certification of
Cargo Containers
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Rules for
Certification of
Cargo Containers
1998
American Bureau of Shipping
Incorporated by Act of the Legislature of
the State of New York 1862
Copyright © 1998
American Bureau of Shipping
Two World Trade Center, 106th Floor
New York, NY 10048 USA
Foreword
The American Bureau of Shipping, with the aid of industry, published the first edition of these Rules as a Guide
in 1968. Since that time, the Rules have reflected changes in the industry brought about by development of stan-
dards, international regulations and requests from the intermodal container industry. These changes are evident
by the inclusion of programs for the certification of both corner fittings and container repair facilities in the
fourth edition, published in 1983.
In this fifth edition, the Bureau will again provide industry with an ever broadening scope of services. In re-
sponse to requests, requirements for the newest program, the Certification of Marine Container Chassis, are in-
cluded. Additionally, the International Maritime Organization’s requirements concerning cryogenic tank con-
tainers are included in Section 9.
On 21 May 1985, the ABS Special Committee on Cargo Containers met and adopted the Rules contained
herein.
On 6 November 1997, the ABS Special Committee on Cargo Containers met and adopted updates/revisions to
the subject Rules. The intent of the proposed changes to the 1987 edition of the ABS “Rules for Certification of
Cargo Containers” was to bring the existing Rules in line with present design practice. The updated proposals
incorporated primarily the latest changes to IACS Unified Requirements and ISO requirements.
The effective date of the Rule changes is 13 May 1998 in line with other 1998 ABS Rules.
Contents
Rules for Certification of Cargo Containers
SECTION
1 Conditions of Certification..................................................