Offshore Tank Container

An offshore tank container is a specialised unit designed to facilitate the safe transportation, lifting and storage of tanks and fluids in offshore environments. Unlike ordinary transport containers, offshore units need to account for the demanding lifting, handling and environmental conditions encountered on rigs, platforms and vessels.

Offshore tank containers can support a variety of offshore fluid and chemical applications. MGS Offshore can design and fabricate container solutions for IBC tanks, offshore chemical tanks, acid tanks and other specialised requirements.

MGS Offshore can provide offshore tank containers compliant with DNV 2.7-1, depending on the unit’s requirements. This standard addresses offshore container design, manufacture, testing and certification for units that are transported and lifted offshore.

Offshore containers can experience demanding conditions during transportation and crane lifting between shore bases, vessels and offshore installations. DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 provide recognised requirements covering areas such as the design, manufacture, testing and safe handling of offshore containers.

Yes. MGS Offshore provides design and fabrication capabilities, allowing the tank container to be developed around the customer’s operational requirements rather than limiting customers to a standard configuration. Speak with our team about the tank, application and project requirements when requesting a quotation.

Yes. IBC tank containers are among the applications MGS Offshore supports. The surrounding offshore container can provide a purpose-built structure for handling and transporting the IBC in an offshore environment.

Yes. MGS Offshore designs and fabricates containers for offshore chemical tanks and acid tanks. Because requirements can vary according to the application, customers should provide details of the intended use when discussing the appropriate design with our engineering team.

The containers feature forklift pockets and top-corner pad eyes to facilitate safe and secure transportation. Always follow the appropriate lifting and handling procedures according to the unit’s certification, markings, and applicable offshore procedures.

Yes. The units can be designed to be stackable, helping operators make better use of limited storage space. This can be particularly useful where deck, yard or offshore storage space is restricted.

Yes. MGS Offshore can work with customers on application-specific offshore tank container requirements. Providing details such as the intended tank/application, required certification and operational requirements will help the team determine an appropriate solution.

Depending on its condition and suitability for continued service, refurbishment may be an option. MGS Offshore provides offshore container and tank refurbishment services, including assessment of the unit and the appropriate approach to restoring it for continued use.

Yes. MGS Offshore also provides recertification services and works with recognised approval and certification organisations. This allows customers to obtain support beyond initial fabrication as their offshore equipment moves through its operational lifecycle.