EN 12079-3:2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Container inspection plate
6 Schedule of periodic inspection/examination and test
   - containers
7 Container lifting test
   7.1 General
   7.2 Test equipment and calibration
8 Non-destructive examination of welds
   8.1 General
   8.2 Non-destructive examination (NDE) methods
   8.3 Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Operators
9 Visual inspection
   9.1 General
   9.2 Markings
   9.3 Welds
   9.4 Pad eyes and lashing points
   9.5 Structure
   9.6 Door closures
   9.7 Floor
10 Marking of the inspection plate
11 Inspection report
12 Pre-trip inspections
13 Record keeping
14 Damage and repair procedures
15 Schedule of inspection/examination and test
   - Lifting sets
   15.3 Load testing of chain sling legs
   15.4 Non-destructive examination of sling components
        except wire rope legs
   15.6 Marking of the lifting set identification tag
   15.7 Inspection report
   15.8 Record keeping
   15.9 Damage and repair procedures
16 Inspection of attachment of lifting set to an
   offshore container
   16.1 Attachment
   16.2 Inspection report
   16.3 Record keeping
Annex A (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience
        of staff responsible for inspection of offshore
        containers
Annex B (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience
        of staff responsible for inspection of lifting sets
        intended for use with offshore containers
Bibliography

This part of EN 12079 specifies requirements for the periodic inspection, examination and testing of offshore freight and service containers, built in accordance with EN 12079-1, with maximum gross mass not exceeding 25000 kg and their associated lifting sets, intended for repeated use to, from and between offshore installations and ships. Inspection requirements following damage and repair of offshore containers are also included.Other parts of the standard are:EN 12079-1, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 1: Offshore container – Design, manufacture and marking EN 12079-2, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets - Part 2: Lifting sets – Design, manufacture and markingGuidance as to the knowledge and experience required by those responsible for carrying out periodic inspection and testing is given in Annex A 'Recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for inspection of offshore containers'Guidance on pre-trip inspections is given in Annex B ' Recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for inspection of lifting sets intended for use with offshore containers'