APPENDIX IV

(Below is the information contained within the Check List.
For Copies of the check list, contact the UNOLS Office.)

R.V. ALLIANCE CONTAINER CHECK LIST

PART I - Check list for containers which are not used exclusively for storage or transport

Model No.:_______ Model Type:___________ Construction date:___________

Office of standards identification:_________ Date of next check:__________

Purpose:

Operator:

1. Has certification been obtained from ABS stating that the container compiles with the "Rules for construction, repair and check of containers"? Is the CSC label affixed on? YES/NO
   
2. Can the Purpose of the container be determined from inspection of the exterior? YES/NO
   
3. Has certificate been obtained stating that the "Preliminary Guidelines of ABS" are complied with? YES/NO
   
4. Are the door locks sufficiently large (and strong) and are they easy to use? YES/NO
   
5. Are the hooks to lock the doors secured against self-releasing or shock? YES/NO
   
6. Can the exterior window covers be safely operated by a single person? YES/NO
   
7. Are heavy covers equipped with opening support (e.g. hydraulic gas suspension)? YES/NO
   
8. Can open covers be locked in a safe and reliable way? YES/NO
   
9. Are the inlets/outlets of the containers used for living or working purposes able to be locked open? YES/NO
   
10. What air exchange rate is guaranteed for this container? ____________________________
    
11. How is electrical grounding (include. lighting conductor) achieved and guaranteed?
    ______________________________________________________________________
    
12. Can several containers be connected electrically (galvanically)? YES/NO
    
13. Do the connectors for the electrical power supply lines comply with VDE Electrical Installation in Ships? YES/NO
    
14. Is the container equipped with an "Emergency power off' switch? YES/NO
    
15. What kind of electrical safeguard (e.g. switch) is in place? ________________________ Has it been checked for proper function? YES/NO
    
16. Can the SLA device of the vessel be connected to the container? YES/NO
    
17. Other alert devices available which can be operated with emergency power supply (e.g. phones)? YES/NO
    
18. Is emergency lighting provided? YES/NO
    
19. Is at least 200O mm free vertical space guaranteed YES/NO
    
20. Is at least 600 mm corridor width guaranteed? YES/NO
    
21. Is emergency exit available or can windows be opened from the inside? YES/NO
    
22. Can blinds for the windows be removed from the inside? YES/NO
    
23. Are the curtains certified fire resistant? YES/NO
    
24. Is (at least one) appropriate, hand-held fire extinguisher available? YES/NO
    If YES, what type? _______________________________________________________
    
25. Can chairs, locker doors, drawers, shelves be secured with locks against movement in high sea states? YES/NO
    
26. Do heaters, radiators, etc., comply with safety rules (with respect to installation, overheating protection, front and top covering)? YES/NO
    
27. Do operating devices (e.g. handles. push buttons) have sufficient free space around them? YES/NO
    
28. Are warning signs and alert signs placed in such a way that they can be easily seen? YES/NO
    
29. Workshop/laboratory containers have to Comply with specific accident prevention regulations and guidelines (e.g. for welding equipment, workshop machinery, repair work on electrical equipment). Comments: ____________________
    

Signature and date ____________________________________________________________________________

PART II - Check list for the Installation of containers onboard vessels

1. If the container installation implies an increase in crew size, is a sufficient quantity of life saving equipment (rings, floats, boats) kept onboard? YES/NO
   
2. Are the emergency escapes from the container to the assembly points visibly marked? YES/NO
   
3. Is the lighting of the traffic routes sufficient and guaranteed? YES/NO
   
4. Is an emergency lighting system available? YES/NO
   
5. Are escape routes incapable of being blocked by built-in equipment, cables, open doors? YES/NO
   
6. Do the electrical connectors (container-vessel, container-land) fit each other? YES/NO
   
7. Can supply cables be connected to the container without problems and in a safe way? YES/NO
   
8. How and where are the cables mechanically fixed/supported?___________________________
   
9. Are restrictions in place for the installation- and use of the container on deck YES/NO
   
10. Is sufficient lighting of the traffic routes on deck guaranteed at all times and without imparing the nightvision for Bridge staff? YES/NO
    
11. Are the traffic routes skid proof and fitted with handle bars? YES/NO
    
12. Is noise interference to be expected? YES/NO
    
13. Have noise level measurements been made under normal operating conditions? YES/NO
    
14. In which way do emergency rules on board accommodate the operation of containers? ____________________________________________________________________
    
15. How is it guaranteed that containers with dangerous contents (e.g. gas bottles, paint chemicals, etc.) are only to be kept on the open deck?_________
    
16. Are all electrical connections safe? YES/NO
    
17. Confirmation that containers are electrically grounded. YES/NO
    
18. Are electrical hazard warning signs in place? YES/NO
    
19. Is the vessels emergency alarm easily audible in the container? YES/NO
    If not, then explain alarm mechanism.__________________________________________________
    

Signature and Date ____________________________________________________________________________

This Appendix also contains "Preliminary ,Guidelines for Construction and Certification of Special Purpose Containers for use on sea-going vessels (and by units working at sea)". These guidelines are available from the UNOLS Office.