CSC Plate Recertification
A CSC (Container Safety Convention) plate is a mandatory safety certification plate attached to all shipping containers used for international transport. It’s a permanent, non-corrosive plate, usually found on the left-hand door, that confirms the container meets the international safety standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1972. The plate contains critical information like the container’s date of manufacture, its identification number, maximum gross weight, and stacking capacity. Without a valid CSC plate, a container can’t be legally used for international shipping, as it’s a key indicator of its structural integrity and safety.
Why It’s Needed for International Shipping
A CSC plate is essential for international shipping because it serves as a universal assurance that a container is structurally sound and safe to handle. It ensures that the container can withstand the extreme stresses of being stacked high on a ship, transported on trains and trucks, and handled by cranes in various ports worldwide. This global standard prevents accidents, protects cargo, and ensures the safety of workers. The CSC plate provides a common language for customs officers, port authorities, and shipping companies, allowing containers to move freely and efficiently across borders.
Why Recertification Is Necessary
CSC plate certification has a validity period, it must be recertified to remain valid for international shipping. This recertification process ensures the container’s structural integrity hasn’t been compromised due to wear and tear, damage, or corrosion over time.
Any container that has sustained significant damage or has been structurally modified needs to be reinspected and recertified, regardless of its current expiration date. Containers that are only used for domestic storage and are not transported internationally don’t require a valid CSC plate.
Contact us if you need more information about CSC plate or need your container recertification done in Thailand.
CSC plate typically can be found on the container door
CSC plate for ISO tank typically can be found on the rear of the tank
CSC plate displays key container information including identification number, maximum gross weight, stacking weight limits, dimensions and important dates.
CSC Recertification document for safe handling of the container during shipping.
