Safe Transport of Containers by Sea

They have been developed by an expert international industry working group in response to recent incidents involving container-ships. The Guidelines recognize the safety responsibilities of ship operators, but also discuss the responsibilities of those involved with the correct packing and stuffing of the cargo into containers, the accurate labeling and declaration of the goods by cargo interests, and the weighing of loaded containers. In addition, they address the safe handling and stowage of containers when they are received by a port facility and are loaded on board a ship, and also cover the maintenance and inspection of the containers themselves.

The guidelines also come complete with a searchable CD copy of the text.