China Container Inspection Rules 2025 MSA Announcement

The Ship Technical Regulations of the People's Republic of China, MSA Announcement No. 13 of 2025, establish the Technical Rules for Statutory Inspection of Containers, effective from October 1, 2025. Approved by the Ministry of Transport and issued by the Maritime Safety Administration, these rules cover general provisions, inspection and certification procedures, and structural safety requirements for various container types. Chapters detail works approval, design type approval, manufacture inspection, periodic inspection, and continuous examination programs. Specific safety requirements and tests are provided for standard containers, portable tanks, multiple-element gas containers, fibre-reinforced plastic tanks, bulk containers, offshore containers, and containers with installed lithium batteries. The regulations aim to ensure container safety in maritime transport, aligning with international standards and enhancing China's regulatory framework for container statutory inspections.