In a Government Gazette dated 14 July, 2011, notice was given that the President assented to the Merchant Shipping (Self Containers Convention) Act, 2011. The Act extends to the Prince Edward Islands, to where transport is not considered international transport. The present Convention applies to new and existing containers used in international transport, excluding containers specially designed for air transport. Every new container shall be approved in accordance with the provisions, either for type-testing or for individual testing. Every existing container shall be approved in accordance with the relevant provisions for approval of existing containers within five years from the date of entry into force of the present Convention.
