The IICL is currently planning a Dry Van Container class in Livorno, Italy on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The course will be administered in Italian.

The course is subject to a minimum number of participants otherwise it would be cancelled or postponed.

Objectives:

• Promote the understanding of the new IICL-6 inspection criteria. In addition, review applicable IICL manuals dealing with repair and proper inspection techniques.
• Review the latest industry issues relating to the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
• View container repairs in progress and take part in an estimate writing exercise.

Who Should Attend:
The Dry Van Inspection Course is an excellent way for gate inspectors, surveyors and maintenance supervisors to understand the IICL criteria and responsibilities from turn-in to lease-out.

Course Fee: US $450
Course fee includes the following IICL digital manuals Guide for Container Equipment Inspection, 6th Ed., Repair Manual for Steel Freight Containers, 5th Ed., Supplement on Inspection & Repair: Gray Areas, 2nd Ed and General Guide for Container Cleaning, 3rd Ed. (a $163 value).

Course duration: 1 day (Thursday, 19 March)

Theorical 65% and hands on practice 35% of the time.

Light lunch will be provided

GTR Spinelli in Livorno, Italy

All participants will receive an IICL certificate of attendance.

Participants will receive access to 4 IICL digital manuals that can be installed and viewed in a single device (not printable).

• Inspection manual 6^th ed.
• Repair manual 5^th ed.
• Gray area manual 2^nd ed.
• Cleaning manual 3^rd ed.

Registrations are open on our website until Thursday, 5 March 2026.  There are a limited number of seats available, early registrations are highly encouraged to ensure seating.

Summary of topics:

• About the IICL
• Container history
• Plates, regulations, legislation, purpose and objectives of the requirements.
• Identification of equipment and standards: where to find information when necessary
• CSC - Convention for Safe Containers
• ISO damage, repair and codes of preferred components.
• Need for standards and inspections.
• Roles, routine, techniques and practices of the inspector.
• Damage, wear and non-conforming repairs - definitions
• How damages occurs
• The Envelope Concept - where the IICL tolerances come from
• Inspections and measurement techniques. “How to Measure”
• Floor fabrication and challenges.
• Repair materials - "Like for Like"
• Types of repair and repair limitations.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be given for any cancellation received by 5 March 2026, less a $100 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be given, but alternate attendees may be designated at no charge.

Refunds will not be given, however, for hotel arrangements or flight accommodations.

For additional information please contact: info@iicl.org