DNV 2.7-1 Standard for Certification was first published in May, 1989 as "DNV Certification note 2.7-1 Offshore Freight Containers". It was prepared because other regulations at the time, whether international codes, national requirements or rules published by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

The Standard for Certification is concerned with certification of all types of offshore containers as transport units. The three typical phases of transport are: shoreside (e.g. by fork lift truck), by supply vessel and lifting to and from offshore installations. The Standard for Certification includes design requirements related to all three phases.

Under conditions in which offshore containers are often transported and handled, the "normal" rate of wear and tear is high, and damage necessitating repair will occur. However, containers designed and certified according to this Standard for Certification should have sufficient strength to withstand the normal forces encountered in offshore operations, and not suffer complete failure even if subject to more extreme loads.

Please download DNV 2.7-1 standard for offshore containers.