20ft Half-Height Offshore DNV Container — Used

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Used 20 ft Half Height Offshore DNV container, inspected for dense loads in marine environments.

Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1 m × 2.4 m × 1.3 m
Floor area
13,4 m²
Volume
14,1 m³

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20ft Half-Height Offshore DNV Container — Used
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      Technical specifications

      External dimensions6,058 m × 2,438 m × 1,295 m
      Internal dimensions5,850 m × 2,300 m × 1,050 m
      Tare weight2 210 kg
      Payload21 790 kg
      Volume14,1 m³
      Floor area13,4 m²
      MaterialsHigh-resilience steel
      Floor typeSteel
      CertificationsCSC ; Cargo Worthy ; DNV
      TypeConteneur Offshore
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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 Half-Height Offshore DNV container?

      This container is a half-height maritime casing, certified for offshore operations. "Half-Height" means the exterior height is reduced to 1.295 m. "Offshore DNV" 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 reduced height frees up low-clearance deck areas, while concentrating the load in a 20 ft format compatible with all offshore cranes. The casing, made of high-resilience steel, a steel that absorbs impacts without cracking, features a reinforced frame, anti-slip pads on the underside and a non-slip steel floor designed for dense loads: drilling mud, compacted rubble, massive minerals, offshore industrial waste.

      The forged steel lifting rings comply with DNV 2.7-1, and a standardized spreader bar, the lifting yoke that distributes the load across the four corners, is included for transit by certified platform crane.

      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. Without it, operators such as TotalEnergies, Equinor, Shell or wind farm operators refuse loading by a platform's or supply vessel's crane.

      The standard requires a battery of regulatory tests: cyclic fatigue of the lifting rings, free fall from 1.2 m onto a hard surface, unbalanced lift, lateral impact resistance. All of them simulate the stresses of handling in rough seas. The European standard EN 12079 validates the offshore complement. A load test must be renewed every 4 years, with certificate traceability.

      On the Half-Height variant, the high-resilience steel and non-slip floor absorb concentrated dense loads while staying within the standard road transport gauge before maritime transit: no specific low-bed transport needed for pre-carriage to the port.

      Applications

      Uses for a used 20 ft Half-Height Offshore DNV container

      The 20 ft half-height DNV format targets offshore flows where load density takes priority over usable volume. 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.

      • North Sea oil platforms

        Used drilling mud, return of completion fluids, heavy industrial waste to reprocessing ports.

      • Offshore wind farms

        Dense technical components, compact transformers, gearboxes, heavy monitoring equipment, shipped to operating wind farms.

      • Decommissioning and heavy maintenance

        Structured scrap metal, metal blocks, concentrated spare parts on support vessels.

      • Subsea and specialized offshore industry

        Anchors, winches, large compact ROVs, seismic sensors, geophysical equipment.

      Highlights

      Why buy a used 20 ft Half-Height Offshore DNV container

      The inspected used 20 ft Half-Height Offshore DNV container combines offshore certification with reduced height for dense loads. The strengths below explain what this combination brings to handling heavy bulk at sea, from lifting to delivery.

      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 North Sea and deep-sea offshore operations. Without it, the container is refused for loading.

      • High-resilience impact-resistant steel

        The structure is designed to withstand handling in rough seas. The steel absorbs the dynamic stresses of offshore lifting without cracking.

      • Standardized spreader bar

        The standard lifting yoke allows pickup by any certified offshore crane. It distributes the load and makes the operation safer for personnel.

      • Reinforced frame and anti-slip pads on the underside

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

      • 1.295 m exterior height

        The half-height format frees up limited-clearance deck areas and avoids any low-bed transport for road pre-carriage.

      • 21,790 kg payload

        The casing handles a high dense load for concentrated heavy bulk, without exceeding the half-height gauge.

      • EN 12079 compliance

        The European offshore standard complementary to DNV 2.7-1 is validated, reinforcing the certification.

      Applications

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

      DNV-certified half-height offshore is a niche market: small production runs from a few specialized manufacturers, little idle stock, industrial cycles aligned with oil, gas and offshore wind projects.

      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 oil projects and the deployment of Northern European offshore wind strain Half-Height 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 in the price.

      • Offshore logistics pressure

        DNV supply is concentrated among a few specialized manufacturers, sensitive to port congestion.

      • Downstream costs

        Road transport to the transit port (Le Havre, Dunkirk, Marseille, La Rochelle), maritime transshipment, 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

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

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