OFFSHORE ENCLOSED CONTAINERS
The Offshore Industry’s Standard Transport Unit
Offshore Enclosed Containers are the workhorses of the offshore energy industry, providing secure, certified transportation and storage for equipment, consumables and project materials throughout the global offshore logistics chain.
Engineered to DNV-ST-E271 and ISO 10855 standards, and manufactured with CSC approval for international transportation, they provide a single transport unit capable of moving cargo safely through offshore operations while also allowing economical international deployment using conventional container shipping.
Available in 8’, 10’ and 20’ configurations, Offshore Enclosed Containers form the foundation of modern offshore logistics and remain one of the most widely used cargo carrying units across drilling, production, construction, decommissioning and renewable energy projects worldwide.
Select Your Offshore Enclosed Container
Choosing the Right Configuration
One Container. Every Stage of the Journey.
An Offshore Enclosed Container is far more than a storage box.
It is a transport system engineered to remain with its cargo throughout the offshore logistics cycle.
For most operators, equipment is loaded at the shore base, transported offshore by supply vessel, lifted directly onto the installation, used throughout the project and returned safely to shore in the same certified container.
By keeping cargo within a single transport unit throughout this cycle, unnecessary handling is reduced, equipment remains protected and offshore mobilization becomes safer, faster and more efficient.
The same philosophy also supports major project execution. Equipment assembled or manufactured at a fabrication facility can remain within the same certified Offshore Enclosed Container throughout international transportation, mobilization, offshore deployment and eventual return, minimizing repeated handling and protecting valuable project equipment throughout its journey.
Because every Offshore Enclosed Container is also CSC approved for international transportation, the very same unit can be shipped economically from our factory to the project location and later redeployed between regions as operational requirements change. This allows operators, EPC contractors and international rental fleets to relocate certified assets around the world using conventional container shipping rather than specialist transport wherever practical.
Whether supporting routine offshore supply operations, a major international project mobilization or the global redeployment of fleet assets, the objective remains the same—keeping cargo within one certified transport unit for as much of its journey as possible.
Engineered for Offshore Operations
Although visually similar to conventional ISO shipping containers, Offshore Enclosed Containers are structurally engineered for the dynamic loads and handling conditions associated with lifting between moving vessels in demanding marine environments.
Their offshore design supports controlled lifting, safe cargo transport and repeated long-term use across shore bases, supply vessels, rigs, platforms, FPSOs and offshore construction assets, while CSC approval retains compatibility with conventional international container logistics.
High-Volume Manufacturing Capability
Simmonds Equipment combines engineering expertise with high-capacity manufacturing resources capable of supporting substantial offshore container programs within demanding project schedules.
Our production capability is structured for the simultaneous manufacture of large quantities of repeatable, certified equipment, allowing operators, EPC contractors and international rental companies to standardize fleets and mobilize major projects with confidence.
Whether supplying replacement units or manufacturing hundreds of containers per month for a project campaign, every unit is produced through controlled fabrication, inspection and certification processes designed to maintain consistent dimensional accuracy, finish quality and operational performance across the complete order.
This scalable manufacturing approach supports everything from routine fleet replenishment to major offshore developments, providing customers with the confidence that production capacity can match project demand without compromising quality or certification.
Factory Build Option
Every offshore project has unique operational, environmental and regional requirements.
Offshore Enclosed Containers can therefore be configured during manufacture to suit the intended operating environment while maintaining the simplicity and robustness of a certified cargo transport unit.
Typical factory build options include:
• Hot-dip galvanized finish
• Duplex coating systems
• High Cube (9’6”) configuration
• Low-temperature (-40°C) steel specification
• Flemish splice lifting sling assemblies
• Talurit lifting sling assemblies
• Certification document holder
• Project-specific paint systems where required
Typical Applications
Offshore Enclosed Containers are routinely used for the transportation and storage of:
• Project equipment
• Palletized cargo
• Packaged chemicals
• Bagged consumables
• Offshore tools and lifting equipment
• Spare parts
• Mechanical and electrical equipment
• Inspection equipment
• Project mobilization materials
• Long-term offshore storage
Common Features
Every Offshore Enclosed Container includes:
• DNV-ST-E271 / ISO 10855 certification
• CSC approval
• ISO corner castings
• Certified offshore lifting pad eyes
• Non-slip roof
• Forklift pockets
• Cargo securing points
• Tag line attachment points
• Marine paint system
Related Products
Open Top Containers
Half Height Containers
Mini Containers
Cargo Baskets
Offshore Equipment Frames
Why Simmonds Equipment
Simmonds Equipment combines practical offshore logistics experience with world-class manufacturing capability to deliver Offshore Enclosed Containers engineered for safe lifting, efficient transportation and long service life.
Whether supplying a single replacement container, supporting a major project mobilization or manufacturing hundreds of containers per month for fleet deployment, our production capability is designed to deliver consistent quality, repeatable engineering and dependable performance at scale.
From factory to field, and from local offshore campaigns to global fleet deployment, we engineer transport solutions that keep equipment protected, projects moving and logistics efficient throughout their operational life.
