The 1972 Convention for Safe Containers has two goals. One is to maintain a high level of safety of human life in the transport and handling of containers.CSC (International Convention for Safe Containers), ocean-worthy survey to stack ISO containers on a container ship. Needed for export via rail, truck or sea. – Annex I contains regulations for the testing, inspection, approval and maintenance of containers. The convention requires that any container used for international transport must be fitted with a valid safety approval plate (CSC Plate). Covers general repair principles and procedures. The Convention applies to an owner of a container used in international transport if the owner is domiciled or has its principal office in the United States. The Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) Plate includes information on the date and location of manufacture, as well as other specifications. SUBJECT: Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels.