Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP)

The Approved Continuous Examination Program is primarily applied to freight containers under international safety regulations. It allows containers to remain in service as long as they are regularly inspected and maintained according to an approved scheme. Instead of being withdrawn from service for mandatory interval inspections, containers under ACEP are examined during normal operations. This approach helps maintain structural integrity, improves compliance, and reduces downtime while ensuring safety standards are consistently met.