The Offshore Bottle Rack (4.9 ft.) is a DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certified offshore transport frame designed for the safe storage, lifting, and transportation of gas cylinders and bottle frames in offshore and marine environments.
Its robust steel construction, certified lifting arrangement, and cargo restraint system help ensure safe handling during offshore mobilisation and daily operations.
The rack can also be configured to transport other cargo when bottle frames are removed, providing greater flexibility across offshore projects.
The Offshore Bottle Rack (4.9 ft.) is available for both sale and rental, giving offshore operators, marine contractors and project teams the flexibility to choose between long-term ownership and short-term equipment hire. Designed for the safe transport and storage of gas cylinders and bottle frames, this DNV-certified offshore transport frame is suitable for temporary projects, ongoing offshore operations and repeated mobilisation in marine environments.
This offshore bottle rack is manufactured and certified in accordance with recognised offshore standards:
- DNV 2.7-1 / ISO 10855-1 / EN 12079 – Offshore transport units
- Classification Society: Bureau Veritas
- DNV-certified lifting slings included
These certifications ensure the bottle rack is suitable for offshore lifting, transportation, and repeated mobilisation in demanding marine environments.
The bottle rack is designed to provide secure transportation of gas cylinders while allowing operational flexibility for other cargo requirements.
Key benefits include:
- Secure storage of gas cylinders using integrated cargo straps.
- Suitable for repeated offshore lifting and transportation.
- Robust steel construction for harsh marine environments.
- Bottle frames can be removed to accommodate a wider range of cargo.
- Compact footprint for efficient deck storage.
- Transport of gas cylinders to offshore platforms.
- Offshore drilling and production facilities.
- FPSOs and offshore support vessels.
- Maintenance and shutdown campaigns.
- Storage and transportation of specialist gas supplies.
- Manufactured in compliance with DNV 2.7-1, ISO 10855-1 and EN 12079.
- Supplied with DNV-certified lifting slings.
- Flexible design suitable for bottle frames and alternative cargo.
- Heavy-duty construction for offshore environments.
- Full certification and documentation available upon request.
What is an offshore bottle rack used for?
Offshore bottle racks are designed to safely transport and store gas cylinders used during offshore drilling, production, maintenance, and construction activities.
Can the rack be used for cargo other than gas cylinders?
Yes. As specified, the bottle frames can be removed, allowing the unit to carry a wider range of cargo while retaining its structural integrity.
How are the gas cylinders secured during transport?
The rack is fitted with cargo straps to help secure bottle frames and minimise movement during lifting and transportation.
Are certified lifting slings included?
Yes. The bottle rack is supplied with DNV-certified lifting slings for offshore lifting operations.
What is the payload capacity of the bottle rack?
The unit has a payload capacity of 2.5 tonnes (5,500 lbs) and a maximum gross weight of 3.3 tonnes (7,300 lbs).
Is the bottle rack certified for offshore use?
Yes. It is certified in accordance with DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079, with Bureau Veritas classification.
