3 Application ( article Ill , paragraph 1)
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3 Application ( article Ill , paragraph 1)

  3.1 Swap bodies/demountables. It is agreed that the CSC does not have to be applied to containers known as swap bodies/demountables and designed and used for carriage by road only or by rail and road only and which are without stacking capability and top lift facilities.

  3.2 This agreement also applies to such swap bodies/demountables transported by sea on condition that they are mounted on a road vehicle or rail wagon. It does not, however, apply to swap bodies/demountables used in transoceanic services.

  3.3 Offshore containers. It is agreed that the CSC does not apply to offshore containers that are handled in open seas. Offshore containers may be subject to different design and testing parameters as determined by the Administration.

Parent topic: Supplement - Recommendation on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended footnote
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