IICL CONTAINER INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● The International Safe Container Act. Answer: Authorizes the USCG
to detain containers used in international transport which do not meet the
material conditions detailed in the Act or the requirements of 49 CFR
450-453. This act did not contain geographical limitations, as long as the
container is in international service.
● The Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA). Answer: Authorizes the
COTP to take such action as necessary to "prevent damage to, or
destruction of, any bridge or structure on or in the navigable waters of
the United States." Such actions include establishing procedures and
means for handling, loading, unloading, storage, stowage, and
movement on the structures of explosives or other dangerous articles.
Codified in 33 CFR 126 and 33 CFR 160.109, it is geographically
limited to waterfront facilities. COTP orders may be issued under the
PWSA to detain a container if it poses a threat to the port or the
environment. It does not have to be a hazardous material in order to be a
threat.
● MARPOL 73/78, Annex iii convention. Answer: This International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
applies to all ships carrying Marine Pollutants in packaged form. The
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● The International Safe Container Act. Answer: Authorizes the USCG
to detain containers used in international transport which do not meet the
material conditions detailed in the Act or the requirements of 49 CFR
450-453. This act did not contain geographical limitations, as long as the
container is in international service.
● The Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA). Answer: Authorizes the
COTP to take such action as necessary to "prevent damage to, or
destruction of, any bridge or structure on or in the navigable waters of
the United States." Such actions include establishing procedures and
means for handling, loading, unloading, storage, stowage, and
movement on the structures of explosives or other dangerous articles.
Codified in 33 CFR 126 and 33 CFR 160.109, it is geographically
limited to waterfront facilities. COTP orders may be issued under the
PWSA to detain a container if it poses a threat to the port or the
environment. It does not have to be a hazardous material in order to be a
threat.
● MARPOL 73/78, Annex iii convention. Answer: This International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
applies to all ships carrying Marine Pollutants in packaged form. The
