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BS ISO 3874:2017

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Series 1 freight containers. Handling and securing

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

21-11-2017

£298.00
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic requirements
5 Handling
6 Specified lifting methods
7 Landing and supporting
8 Stacking on the ground
9 Securing during transport
Annex A (normative) - Twistlocks for securing of
        containers - Function, dimensions, strength
        requirements and testing
Annex B (normative) - Stacking fittings for securing
        of containers - Function, dimensions, strength
        requirements and testing
Annex C (normative) - Lashing rod systems, including
        tensioning devices, for securing of
        containers - Function, dimensions, strength
        requirements and testing
Annex D (informative) - Container securing fittings
Annex E (normative) - Strength requirements of
        container securing fittings
Annex F (informative) - Guide on the choice of sizes
        for, and the positioning of, twistlock tie-down
        devices for securing series 1 freight containers
        to carrying vehicles
Bibliography

Describes the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO 1496 (all parts).

Committee
TW/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3951-1.5(1989), 96/501566 DC and 98/711865 DC. (03/2003) Supersedes 17/30352953 DC. (11/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
102
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This document specifies the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO1496(allparts) .

Methods of handling and securing are described for both loaded and empty containers. The conditions for lifting different types of loaded and empty containers are laid down in Clause6.

Standards Relationship
ISO 3874:2017 Identical

ISO 17905:2015 Ships and marine technology — Installation, inspection and maintenance of container securing devices for ships
ISO 6346:1995 Freight containers Coding, identification and marking
IMO IG210 : 2008 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE SUPPLEMENT
ISO 668:2013 Series 1 freight containers Classification, dimensions and ratings
ISO 2308:1972 Hooks for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes capacity — Basic requirements
ISO 830:1999 Freight containers — Vocabulary
IMO IB282 : 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC)
ISO 1161:2016 Series 1 freight containers — Corner and intermediate fittings — Specifications

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