20ft DNV Offshore Container — Used

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Inspected used 20 ft DNV Offshore container, suited to offshore operations and support vessels.

Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1 m × 2.4 m × 2.6 m
Floor area
13,87 m²
Volume
33,15 m³

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20ft DNV Offshore Container — Used
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      Technical specifications

      External dimensions6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m
      Internal dimensions5,900 m × 2,352 m × 2,390 m
      Door clearance2,340 m × 2,280 m
      Volume33,15 m³
      Floor area13,87 m²
      MaterialsFully welded Corten, carbon/manganese steel
      Floor typeMarine plywood 28 mm
      Door opening270°
      CertificationsCSC ; Cargo Worthy ; DNV
      TypeConteneur Offshore
      Reference (SKU)conteneur-20-pieds-dnv-offshore-occasion
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      DNV ; Certified offshore standard

      What is a DNV container?

      A DNV container is a container certified to the DNV 2.7-1 standard, published by the Norwegian body Det Norske Veritas. This standard governs the construction of equipment designed to be lifted and handled in an offshore environment — that is, at sea.

      The difference from a standard ISO container lies in the constraints of offshore lifting. When a platform crane lifts a load, both the vessel carrying it and the platform receiving it are moving under the swell. The container is then subjected to violent dynamic forces — shocks, swinging, impacts — far beyond anything experienced in port handling at a stable quayside. Lifting is done via a spreader bar that distributes the load across the four corners.

      To withstand this, the DNV container is built from thick marine-grade steel, with a reinforced frame and lifting points sized for dynamic loads. Its welds are checked by non-destructive testing. This certification is not optional: it is mandatory for any equipment embarked on an offshore installation; without it, the container is refused.

      • High-capacity lifting

        The frame and lifting points are certified for offshore dynamic loads. They absorb the violent forces experienced when a crane moves the container between a vessel and a platform in motion.
      • Reinforced frame

        The structure is built from thick marine-grade steel, well beyond the specification of a standard ISO container. Welds are checked by non-destructive testing, which detects any internal defect without damaging the part.
      • DNV 2.7-1 certificate

        The certificate is issued by Det Norske Veritas, the Norwegian reference body. It is valid on any certified offshore site and is required for the container to be accepted at embarkation.
      • Offshore applications

        The container is designed for oil platforms, offshore wind farms, and heavy port operations. It operates where a standard container would simply be refused.

      In detail

      What is a used 20 ft DNV Offshore container?

      This container is the pivotal maritime format of the offshore segment. "DNV Offshore" means it is certified DNV 2.7-1, the mandatory standard for handling at sea. The term "used" means it is an inspected used unit, sourced from a used fleet that is inspected before being put back on sale. The standard 8'6" (2.591 m) height accommodates all standardized offshore equipment.

      This is the reference format for North Sea operations: operating oil platforms, offshore wind farms, supply vessels. The inspected used structure combines a Corten steel casing, a weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, fully welded, reinforced with high-resilience carbon steel elements to absorb the impacts of handling in rough seas, and a 28 mm marine plywood floor.

      The lifting equipment is complete: reinforced frame, anti-slip pads on the underside, forged steel rings standardized to DNV, and a spreader bar, the lifting yoke that distributes the load across the four corners, included, compatible with all DNV-certified cranes.

      For a Used version, National Conteneur uses this technical base as a reference, then qualifies each unit according to its actual condition: structure, weatherproofing, doors, floor, markings, documents and equipment specific to the product family. The technical information therefore remains that of the model, while cosmetic condition, availability and certificates depend on the batch offered.

      In detail

      Why a DNV 2.7-1 certified container?

      The DNV 2.7-1 standard, current designation DNVGL-ST-E271 since the DNV and GL merger in 2013, is issued by Det Norske Veritas, the Norwegian maritime certification body. This is the mandatory condition for access to certified offshore cranes: major operators (TotalEnergies, Equinor, Shell, BP for oil and gas, Vestas and Siemens Gamesa for offshore wind) refuse any loading without a valid certificate.

      The standard covers severe tests: cyclic fatigue of the lifting rings, free fall from 1.2 m onto a hard surface, unbalanced lift simulating crane sway in rough seas, resistance to lateral impacts against a hull or platform structure. The European standard EN 12079 provides the complementary compliance. Recertification is required every 4 years, with documented traceability according to file.

      The pivotal 20 ft format adds volume: 33.15 m³ of usable space makes it possible to fit a variety of offshore packaging, consumables, bulky spare parts, technical equipment, in a single maritime transit to the platform.

      Applications

      Uses for a used 20 ft DNV Offshore container

      The pivotal 20 ft DNV format targets offshore operations where usable volume and compliance are equally critical. Four uses take advantage of it:

      The applications below show the contexts in which this format is most relevant. Each use case links the on-site need to the concrete benefit of the container.

      • Standard offshore packaging

        Consumables, spare parts and technical equipment for platforms in long-term operation.

      • Maintenance and scheduled overhauls

        Specialized tooling, complete intervention kits, compact lifting equipment for annual technical shutdowns.

      • Offshore wind logistics

        Technical components for operating wind farms; turbine parts, monitoring equipment, measuring instruments.

      • Extended seismic and geophysical operations

        Survey campaigns, onboard scientific equipment, large quantities of oceanographic sensors.

      Highlights

      Why buy a used 20 ft DNV Offshore container

      The inspected used 20 ft DNV Offshore container is the pivotal format of maritime logistics: it combines offshore certification with the capacity of the reference format. The strengths below explain what each feature brings to handling on a platform and support vessel.

      The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.

      • DNV 2.7-1 / DNVGL-ST-E271 certification

        This is the condition for access to the offshore cranes of North Sea and deep-sea platforms. Without it, the container is refused for loading.

      • High-resilience impact-resistant steel

        The structure is designed for handling on a support vessel in rough seas. The steel absorbs impacts and dynamic stresses without cracking.

      • Standardized offshore spreader bar

        The lifting yoke is compatible with all DNV-certified cranes. Pickup requires no adaptation, at any offshore site.

      • Reinforced frame and anti-slip pads

        The reinforced frame and anti-slip pads ensure the container's stability on the ship's deck as well as its fixing on the platform.

      • Pivotal 20 ft standard 8'6" format

        33.15 m³ of usable volume offers the multi-item capacity of the reference format, with international compatibility.

      • 28 mm marine plywood floor

        A continuous surface that withstands rolling loads and the passage of forklifts, in demanding sea conditions.

      • EN 12079 compliance

        The complementary European offshore standard is validated. It reinforces DNV compliance for handling at sea.

      Applications

      What is the price of a used 20 ft DNV Offshore container

      The pivotal 20 ft DNV format is the reference volume of the offshore segment: controlled production from a few specialized manufacturers, continuous demand aligned with the industrial cycles of oil, gas and offshore wind.

      Four factors drive the price observed:

      The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability and delivery costs.

      • Demand for offshore operations

        The intensity of North Sea projects and the deployment of Northern European offshore wind strain the pivotal DNV supply.

      • Cost of high-resilience steel and reinforcements

        Material more expensive than standard Corten, reinforced frame, forged steel rings and standardized spreader bar included.

      • Offshore logistics pressure

        DNV supply is concentrated among a few manufacturers, sensitive to port congestion and breaks in the certification chain.

      • Downstream costs

        Road transport to the transit port, transshipment by supply vessel, handling by DNV-certified offshore crane.

      Delivery

      Delivery & logistics

      National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.

      • 1-3 weeks

        Nationwide delivery

        Container truck with flat set-down on a prepared site.

        Zones Mainland France

      • On quote

        Complex site

        Dedicated mobile crane for sites with difficult access or elevated placement.

        Zones Mainland France

      • 48-72h

        Express

        Immediate stock at port depot, expedited delivery subject to availability.

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