Removable sterilization rack and sterilization apparatus

A removable sterilization rack for supporting objects to be sterilized inside a sterilization apparatus, the sterilization rack comprising:

• a support structure for supporting the objects, the support structure comprising a frame and at least one shelf releasably attached to the frame using at least one fastener configured to mechanically attach the shelf to the frame and to provide a flow channel between the frame and the at least one shelf;
• at least one opening in the support structure for directing a flow of a fluid towards the objects when the objects are supported by the support structure;
• a docking port for docking with a fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus and for receiving fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus;
• and
• a conduit configured to provide a fluid flow path between the docking port and the at least one opening,
• wherein the sterilization rack comprises a marker configured to provide a contactless positioning indication to the sterilization apparatus when the docking port is in a position to receive fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus.