NF EN 12079 : 1999

      Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 Design
6 Materials
7 Type testing
8 Production
9 Marking
10 Plating of containers
11 Certificate of conformity
12 Periodic examination, test and repairs
Annex A (informative) Recommended knowledge and experience of staff
                      responsible for inspection of offshore containers
Annex B (informative) Guidance on pre-trip inspections
Annex C (informative) Bibliography
Table 1 - Charpy impact test temperature: structural steel for primary
          structural members
Table 2 - Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
Table 3 - Mechanical properties
Table 4 - Aluminium alloys and tempers for rolled products
Table 5 - Aluminium alloys and tempers for extruded products
Table 6 - Documentation of materials
Table 7 - Non-destructive examination (NDE) of structural welds
Table 8 - Number of containers required for lifting test
Table 9 - Schedule of examination and tests

Defines transport related requirements for the construction, design and marking of offshore freight and service containers with maximum gross mass not exceeding 25000 kg, intended for repeated use to from and between offshore installations and ships. It also establishes a system for plating of offshore containers linked to a defined scheme for periodic examination and test, and introduces a requirement of pre-trip inspection of offshore containers.