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ICHCA International Safety Panel Briefing Pamphlet No 30 A4.2.4 Every document should carry at least the following container information: Box 14a Enter the weight of the cargo measured in kg. If there is only one compartment in the tank container enter the same value in Box 18a “Total net mass”. Otherwise Box 18a should be th sum of the weight of the different cargoes carried. Box 14b Enter the volume of the cargo measured in m 3 . If there is only one compartment in the tank container enter the same value in Box 19a “Total cube”. Otherwise Box 19a should be th sum of the volume of the different cargoes carried. Calculate the degree of filling – Total cube (Box 19a) / tank volume (Box 17a). Box 15 Enter the container four letter prefix, e.g. ABCU. Box 15a Enter the six numbered serial number and a single numeral check digit, e.g.123456 7. Box 15b Enter the ACEP reference number e.g. ACEP NV 11/07 or Next Examination Date (NED) that is marked on the container. Box 16 Enter the serial number for each of the seals applied to the container in the order, bottom valve, top discharge valve, manway hatch; Box 17 Enter the container size and type code that is shown on the container, e.g. 22T0 Box 18 Enter the Tare weight / mass (recorded in kg) as shown on the Safety Approval Plate Box 18c Enter the maximum superimposed load Allowable stacking weight / mass) as shown on the Safety Approval Plate (see Section 12.2) Box 19 Calculate the sum of the tare and cargo weight and enter it into this box. The value should be less than the Maximum Gross Weight / Mass shown on the Safety Approval Plate (see Picture 59, Section 12.2) Box 19c Enter the number of compartments the tank container is fitted with. It is highly recommended that an entry is always made in this Box even of there is only a single compartment. A4.2.5 Declaration (Box 20) A4.2.5.1 Box 20 shall be completed by a responsible officer of the company who is responsible for loading the container with the cargo. The responsible officer declares that the tank container has been loaded with the cargo stated in the volumes recorded. A4.2.5.2 It shall include the Company name and the name of the responsible officer written in BLOCK CAPITALS. Page 60 ©ICHCA International Limited
ICHCA International Safety Panel Briefing Pamphlet No 30 A4.3 Non Regulated Goods Note A4.3.1 Non regulated goods refer to those goods that are not covered by section 3 of the IMDG Code. They may be referred to as non hazardous or food grade, but there are instances where non regulated cargoes may be hazardous or dangerous e.g. goods which are combustible or which may cause serious disruption if released into the environment. An example is shown in Figure A4.3. A4.3.2 The form is basically the same except there is no reference to the IMDG Code or Dangerous Goods declaration. A4.3.3 Other information required on the form is of use to stevedores and other cargo handlers. A4.4 Periodic Inspection Reports A4.4.1 Every container is subject to periodic examinations. These examinations are carried out every 2½ and 5 years. The 5 year test will include a full pressure test every five years A4.4.2 A Test Inspection Report is issued by an inspection organisation certified by a Classification Society. Additionally, tank containers are subject to and need to be periodically examined in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). Page 61 ©ICHCA International Limited
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