Ensuring the Quality of Offshore Functional Containers Through Load and Drop Testing

​At TLS Offshore Containers International, the safety and reliability of our offshore functional containers are of utmost importance. These containers are designed to perform specific tasks in offshore environments, such as housing equipment, control rooms, workshops, and other essential functions. Given the demanding conditions these containers face, we conduct rigorous load testing and drop testing to ensure they can withstand harsh offshore environments.

Both tests are critical in verifying that our containers have the structural integrity to perform their intended functions while maintaining safety and reliability in extreme conditions. This thorough testing process ensures our offshore functional containers are ready to handle everything from rough seas to high-impact situations, making them indispensable for offshore operations.

Load Testing: Verifying Strength Under Maximum Load

At TLS Offshore Containers International, each of our offshore functional containers undergoes individual load testing to ensure they can handle the maximum weight capacity they are designed for. This involves lifting the container using its lifting sets and holding it at maximum load for 5 minutes. For containers with 4 lifting points, this test involves applying 2.5 times the maximum gross mass to simulate extreme load conditions.

The load testing process confirms that our offshore functional containers can safely support their full design weight, which may include heavy equipment, machinery, or other critical materials. By subjecting each container to this test, we ensure that they can handle the stresses of offshore operations without risk of structural failure.

Drop Testing: Simulating Harsh Offshore Conditions

Offshore environments are often characterized by rough seas and unpredictable conditions, where containers may experience sudden impacts. To ensure our containers can withstand these extremes, we subject each offshore functional container to drop testing.

During drop testing, the container is designed to simulate real-world conditions, including being dropped from a height of at least 50mm onto a rigid surface such as a concrete floor, potentially covered with wooden planks no thicker than 50mm. This drop gives the container a speed of at least 1 meter per second upon impact, simulating the kinds of loads and collisions containers may face during loading and unloading operations, particularly when subjected to rough sea conditions with significant wave heights of up to 6 meters.

This test is essential for ensuring that the offshore functional container can endure local impact loads—such as hitting other deck cargo or rigid ship structures—without compromising its structural integrity. It prepares the container for real-world conditions where extreme loads and high-impact scenarios are the norm.

Why Load and Drop Testing Are Essential

    1.    Ensuring Safety: Both load and drop testing are essential to guarantee the safety of offshore personnel and equipment housed within these functional containers. TLS Offshore Containers International’s testing ensures that containers can withstand the extreme weight and forces encountered during operations, safeguarding workers and valuable assets.
    2.    Durability and Longevity: The tests also confirm that our offshore functional containers are built to last in challenging environments. By validating their strength, we ensure that they remain functional over extended periods, minimizing maintenance and replacement costs.
    3.    Regulatory Compliance: Our testing procedures ensure that our containers meet international safety and design standards, including DNV GL and ISO. This compliance is crucial for successful offshore operations, reducing legal and operational risks.
    4.    Reducing Risk of Failures: Rigorous testing minimizes the likelihood of container failures during critical operations. Offshore environments are inherently risky, and ensuring the robustness of the containers reduces the potential for accidents, making operations more reliable.
    5.    Operational Efficiency: With load and drop testing, we guarantee that our containers are ready for immediate deployment in offshore conditions, ensuring seamless and efficient operations without the need for further testing or adjustments.

TLS Offshore Containers International: Committed to Quality

At TLS Offshore Containers International, we are committed to delivering offshore functional containers that exceed industry standards. Our comprehensive load and drop testing procedures ensure that every container we produce is robust enough to handle the extreme demands of offshore environments, providing reliable and safe solutions for housing critical functions.

By investing in stringent testing processes, TLS Offshore Containers International guarantees that our products will meet and surpass the expectations of our clients. Whether it’s ensuring that containers can endure maximum loads or withstand high-impact collisions during sea operations, our containers are designed to perform reliably and safely.

Through thorough load and drop testing, TLS Offshore Containers International ensures that every offshore functional container is ready for the challenges it will face, providing operational efficiency and safety for offshore projects worldwide.

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