1 For the enforcement of the provisions of annex I every Administration shall establish
an effective procedure for the testing. inspection and approval of
containers in accordance with the criteria established in the present
Convention. provided. however. that an Administration may entrust
such testing, inspection and approval to organizations duly authorized
by it.
2 An Administration which entrusts such testing.
inspection and approval to an organization shall inform the Secretary-General
of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (hereinafter
referred to as "the Organization") for communication to Contracting
Parties.
3 Application for approval may be made to the
Administration of any Contracting Party.
4 Every container shall be maintained in a safe
condition in accordance with the provisions of annex I.
5 If an approved container does not in face comply
with the requirements of annexes I and II the Administration concerned
shall take such steps as it deems necessary to bring the container
into compliance with such requirements or to withdraw the approval.