Ensuring Compliance for Offshore Special Containers: How TLS Guarantees Your Safety and Reliability

​In the offshore operational environment, special containers are more than just equipment carriers; they're pivotal for ensuring operational safety and system reliability. For offshore platforms, vessels, and marine engineering facilities, compliance isn't merely a prerequisite for delivery—it's the bedrock of success. At TLS, our expertise in providing highly customized functional container solutions to global energy, petrochemical, and offshore clients means we understand that every detail must align with stringent international standards.

Core Compliance Framework for Offshore Containers
All offshore containers must meet the general safety requirements outlined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention). These regulations comprehensively cover critical aspects such as lifting, stacking, fire protection, and emergency egress, safeguarding both personnel and equipment.

Furthermore, the ISO 10855 series provides detailed technical specifications for offshore containers used in lifting and transportation, addressing structural strength, drop tests, and pad eye configuration. This standard is widely recognized across international offshore projects. To ensure compliance during sea transport and offshore deployment, TLS actively pursues certifications from major classification societies, including:

• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
• LR (Lloyd's Register)
• BV (Bureau Veritas)
• CCS (China Classification Society)

Special Requirements for Pressurized Explosion-Proof Modules
For functional containers deployed in Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous areas—such as electrical control rooms, testing cabins, or equipment enclosures—TLS offers pressurized explosion-proof modules certified to ATEX and IECEx standards. These certifications are widely accepted across the EU and globally, covering not only electrical components but also wiring systems, explosion-proof lighting, grounding, pressure relief mechanisms, and alarm systems.

To achieve an even higher level of system integrity, TLS incorporates IEC 60079-13 into the design of its pressurized rooms. This internationally recognized standard defines the technical principles for constructing and operating pressurized enclosures in explosive atmospheres. It addresses crucial elements like:

• Overpressure maintenance
• Air tightness
• Emergency shutdown logic
• Interlock protections

By embedding this standard into our design philosophy, TLS ensures that each module performs reliably, even in critical scenarios such as fan failure, pressure loss, or gas intrusion.

Integration of Additional Relevant Standards
Depending on the specific project scope and regional requirements, TLS solutions can integrate a diverse range of other industry-specific or regional standards. These may include:

• The EN 60079 series for general explosion-proof design.
• NORSOK standards, commonly adopted in Nordic offshore projects.
• The IBC Code (International Bulk Chemical Code) for containers intended for storing hazardous chemicals.

Additionally, fire safety classifications such as A60 or B15 are frequently required for accommodation units, control rooms, or emergency shelters.

TLS Compliance Integration Capabilities
From lifting and transport containers to intelligent pressurized systems with gas monitoring and automation, and offshore accommodation modules—TLS prioritizes total compliance in all its deliveries. We don't just design and manufacture to the required standards; we also facilitate third-party testing, documentation, and certification processes, ensuring seamless project approval.

Conclusion
In the demanding offshore environment, safety, compliance, and reliability are non-negotiable. TLS remains committed to delivering containerized solutions that meet international certifications and are engineered to adapt to the most rigorous offshore conditions.

Interested in learning more about our pressurized modules, explosion-proof designs, or turnkey functional containers? Feel free to reach out to our team today!
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TLS Offshore Containers / TLS Special Containers is a global supplier of standard and customised containerised solutions. 
Wherever you are in the world TLS can help you, please contact us.
 
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Written by Oliver

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