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.The convention requires that any container used for international transport must be fitted with a valid safety approval plate (CSC Plate). 2 This document provides guidelines for the certification of containers in accordance with International. Convention for Safe Containers, 1972 (CSC). International Convention for Safe Containers. Convention for Safe Containers ◎CSC is an international agreement resulting from the 1972 International Convention. This Commandant Change Notice publishes the cancellation of Marine Safety. 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.