Jib Hoists & Crane Rails
Overhead handling for heavy components, wire rope, and rigging hardware on rigging loft variants.
Offshore Workshop Containers – Shutdown & Maintenance Units
- Sizes
- Mini / 10ft / 15ft / 20ft
- Certification
- DNV 2.7-1 + 2.7-2
- MGW
- 5,570–18,750 kg
- Hazardous area
- ATEX Zone 1 / 2 option
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Mini through 20ft. Q345/S355 structural steel, SA 2.5 blast preparation, epoxy primer, and marine topcoat. Design temperature -20°C to -40°C. Reinforced anti-slip steel flooring, certified pad-eyes, MPI/NDT weld testing, CSC plating, ISO twist locks.
Dual DNV 2.7-1 (structural) and DNV 2.7-2 (service container) certification, with optional ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/2 ratings for hazardous area deployment. NORSOK Z-015 for Norwegian Continental Shelf operations.
Platform shutdowns, turnaround maintenance, MWD operations on drilling rigs, rigging inspection on FPSOs, and onsite maintenance at mine sites and construction facilities.
Overview
Containerised workshops for shutdowns and maintenance
SCS Global manufactures shutdown and workshop containers for offshore platforms, mine sites, and industrial facilities. These are purpose-built portable shutdown and workshop containers designed for turnaround maintenance, tool storage, and equipment repair in demanding operational environments. As part of our DNV offshore marine equipment range every offshore-rated unit carries dual DNV 2.7-1 (structural) and DNV 2.7-2 (service container) certification for offshore crane lifting and platform deployment. Onsite workshops for mine sites and construction facilities don't require DNV certification but benefit from the same heavy-duty construction approach. Compliance is built in at manufacture, not retrofitted on site, which simplifies safety audits and reduces project risk.
Specifications
Offshore Workshop Specifications
SCS offshore workshop containers are built to Q345/S355 structural steel with SA 2.5 blast preparation, epoxy primer, and marine topcoat, certified to DNV 2.7-1 for offshore crane lifting. Design temperature ratings of -20°C to -40°C suit Arctic through tropical deployment zones. All critical welds undergo MPI/NDT testing, and certified pad-eyes enable 4-leg sling lifting configurations.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Available sizes | Mini, 10ft, 15ft, 20ft; rigging loft and ATEX variants |
| 10ft external dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,991 x 2,438 x 2,591 mm |
| 10ft tare / payload / MGW | 2,365 kg / 7,750 kg / 10,115 kg |
| 20ft external dimensions (L x W x H) | 6,058 x 2,438 x 2,591 mm |
| 20ft tare / payload / MGW | 3,750 kg / 15,000 kg / 18,750 kg |
| Structural steel grade | Q345 / S355 |
| Coating system | SA 2.5 blast + epoxy primer + marine topcoat |
| Design temperature | -20°C / -40°C (per specification) |
| Lifting | 4-leg sling + certified pad-eyes; forklift pockets where applicable |
| Weld testing | MPI / NDT on all critical welds |
| Load testing | To DNV 2.7-1 requirements |
| Flooring | Reinforced steel, anti-slip surface |
| CSC plating | Included |
| Stackable | Yes (ISO twist locks) |
Configurations
Mobile Workshop Container Configurations
Workshop containers range from compact mini units through standard 10ft and 20ft modules, plus rigging loft and ATEX-rated hazardous area variants. The 20ft mobile workshop containers give full-size workspace for shutdowns and heavy maintenance, while 10ft units suit tight platform decks. Rigging loft variants add overhead crane rails and jib hoists: the 10ft carries 7,150 kg payload, the 20ft 10,000 kg. In classified zones, ATEX Zone 1 or 2 ratings cover all electrical components, lighting, and ventilation.
Fit-Out
Containerised Workshop Features
Standard workshop fit-out includes floor-bolted workbenches rated for vessel motion, secured shelving, marine-rated lighting and power sockets, a side personnel door, and an emergency escape hatch per DNV 2.7-2 egress requirements. Climate control covers heaters for cold-climate work (-20°C to -40°C) and air conditioning for tropical deployments. Reinforced anti-slip steel flooring handles heavy tool drops, the side door opens outward to keep egress clear, and internal tie-down points secure equipment during crane lifting and transport.
MWD
MWD Cabin Solutions
An MWD cabin is a containerised workspace for Measurement While Drilling, housing directional-drilling monitoring and data-management systems on offshore rigs and onshore drill sites. It deploys on drillships, jackups, semi-submersibles, and land rigs across the Middle East, South East Asia, India, and Africa. Fit-out differs from a standard workshop: vibration damping protects sensitive electronics, sealed cable trunking routes drill-floor data lines, a climate-controlled space holds stable temperatures, and a UPS with battery backup prevents data loss during power transitions.
Compliance
Compliance and Certifications
Offshore workshop containers carry dual DNV 2.7-1 (structural) and DNV 2.7-2 (service container) certification, with optional ATEX/IECEx ratings for hazardous areas. DNV 2.7-1 covers the shell: crash frame, pad-eye certification, corner castings, and proof loading. DNV 2.7-2 adds service-container requirements for workshops: electrical classification, ventilation rates, emergency egress, fire protection, floor loading, noise limits, and lighting levels. For Norwegian Continental Shelf work, NORSOK Z-015 applies. ATEX-rated workshops (Zone 1 or 2) need explosion-proof electrics, certified ventilation motors, and intrinsically safe lighting, with IECEx the international equivalent. SCS offers buyer's choice of third-party inspector: Bureau Veritas, DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, SGS, or Intertek.
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ABS Standards & References
Standards we build to
Every workshop container we manufacture is engineered against the standards below. Click through to the source authority for the full text and current revision.
DNV 2.7-1 Offshore container structural certification: crash frame, pad-eyes, corner castings, proof loading. DNV
DNV 2.7-2 Portable offshore service unit: electrical, ventilation, egress, fire protection, floor loading. DNV
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU EU equipment for explosive atmospheres. Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area workshops. EUR-Lex
NORSOK Z-015 Temporary equipment standard for Norwegian Continental Shelf operations. Standards Norway
Configuration Options
Workshop Container Fit-Out Options
Workshop fit-out options use modular, interchangeable configurations so layouts can be reconfigured between shutdown campaigns without structural modification. Every option is built on the same line as the base unit.
Pneumatic Air Lines
Power-tool air supply routed through the workshop.
Eye Wash & First Aid
Emergency eye wash stations and first-aid provision.
External Flood Lighting
Deck-operation lighting and marine-rated windows for natural light.
Internal Organisation Systems
Wall and floor cabinets, roof and wall bars, wall spikes, tool boxes and drawers, workbench-mounted standard or baker vices.
ATEX / IECEx Electrical
Zone 1 or Zone 2 certified electrical, lighting, sockets, and ventilation where hazardous-area classification applies.
Climate Control
Heaters for cold-climate operations and air conditioning for tropical and Middle East deployments.
Custom Paint
RAL colour coding for operator branding (standard RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue or RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow).
Applications
Workshop Container Applications
Workshop containers deploy across offshore platform shutdowns, turnaround maintenance campaigns, MWD operations on drilling rigs, emergency repair stations for rotating equipment, and rigging inspection on FPSOs and production vessels. Each unit operates as a self-contained maintenance container, relocatable by platform crane between work sites.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Maintenance, MWD, and rotating-equipment repair workshops for platform shutdowns and turnaround campaigns on fixed platforms, semi-submersibles, jackup rigs, and drillships.
Mining & Resources
Onsite maintenance and rigging workshops for mine sites and remote resource operations, built with the same methods in non-DNV configurations.
Construction & Infrastructure
Mobile maintenance and fabrication workshops for marine construction, offshore wind, and major infrastructure projects.
Military & Defence
Containerised field workshops for naval and defence maintenance operations requiring relocatable, classified-zone-capable units.
Tell us the size, fit-out scope, and whether the unit deploys in a classified zone. We quote factory-direct with DNV 2.7-1 and 2.7-2 certification.
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Engineering Resources
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Spec sheets and fit-out drawings for engineering review. Every engineering document published here has a crawlable HTML equivalent elsewhere on the page.
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Offshore Container Standards
Guide to DNV 2.7-1, DNV 2.7-2, EN 12079, ISO 10855, and NORSOK certification requirements for offshore containers.
offshore container standards guideFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Three questions procurement and operations ask most often about offshore workshop containers.
What Can an Offshore Workshop Container Be Used For?
Offshore workshop containers serve platform shutdown maintenance, turnaround campaigns, MWD operations, rotating equipment repair, tool storage, and rigging inspection. DNV 2.7-2 certified units deploy via offshore crane to fixed platforms, semi-submersibles, jackup rigs, and FPSOs. Onsite variants support mine site and construction facility maintenance without requiring offshore crane-lifting certification.
Do Offshore Workshops Require DNV Certification?
Yes, for offshore platform deployment. DNV 2.7-1 certifies the container structure for crane lifting and offshore transport. DNV 2.7-2 certifies the service-container fit-out: electrical, ventilation, egress, fire protection, and floor loading. Onsite workshops for mine sites and industrial facilities don't require DNV.
What Is an MWD Cabin?
MWD stands for Measurement While Drilling. An MWD cabin is a purpose-built containerised workspace on drilling rigs housing directional drilling monitoring equipment and real-time data management systems. These units require vibration damping, sealed cable penetrations for drill-floor data lines, climate-controlled electronics space, and uninterrupted power supply to protect sensitive instrumentation.