The Indian Registry of Shipping (IRClass) has launched a new service to provide certification of marine containers. The certification is in accordance with the IMO International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). The news follows after earlier reporting that India is encouraging domestic production of shipping containers.

“IRClass has received authorization from the Government of India’s Directorate General of Shipping and other leading flag administrations towards the certification of containers. The process includes the review and approval of container design, an assessment of production facilities, prototype testing, inspection and testing during production and certification. Maintenance of certification is subject to periodic examination,” stated IRClass.

“We have a comprehensive scheme for the certification of marine containers in accordance with the IMO CSC Convention and can guide local manufacturers to produce containers in compliance with international requirements. IRClass aims to support container manufacturers in the production of world-class containers, which meet global quality standards equivalent to those produced by leading manufacturers,” states T.K. Sahu, divisional head of Ships and Technical Services at IRClass.

It is not the first time that containers are being produced in India. The government encourages to start the production again to address the worldwide shortage.

 “We are confident that IRClass certification will assist in overcoming the container shortage crisis soon and give customers the assurance that containers will meet the rigorous technical standard that IMO CSC Convention requires,” added Sahu.