This document specifies requirements for the periodic inspection, examination and testing of offshore freight and service containers, built in accordance with ISO 10855-1, with maximum a gross mass not exceeding 25 000 kg and their associated lifting sets, intended for repeated use to, from and between offshore installations and ships. Inspection requirements following damage and repair of offshore containers are also included. Recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for inspection of offshore containers is given in Annex B. Recommended knowledge and experience of staff responsible for inspection of lifting sets intended for use with offshore containers is given in Annex C.