Part III: Offshore Container Certification Guidance
LRQA's Container Quality Scheme Guide
Demonstrate offshore container compliance and safety
Offshore containers operate in some of the world's most demanding environments. Certification helps ensure containers can withstand lifting operations, transportation and offshore conditions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and industry requirements.
LRQA's offshore container certification guidance covers both new-build and in-service offshore containers, supporting manufacturers and operators through design appraisal, type approval, testing and inspection activities.
Offshore container certification services
Certification activities may include:
- Design appraisal and approval
- Prototype testing
- Four-point and two-point lift testing
- Impact and drop testing
- Tilt testing
- Weathertightness verification
- Cargo securing point assessment
- Forklift pocket testing
- Production inspection and certification
These assessments help verify structural integrity and operational safety throughout the container lifecycle.
In-service inspection requirements
Regular inspections help offshore operators manage risk and maintain compliance through:
- Annual intermediate inspections
- Four-year periodic inspections
- Frame and weld examinations
- Sling set inspections
- NDE assessments
- Repair and modification reviews
Partner with LRQA to support offshore container certification, inspection and lifecycle compliance.