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20ft DNV-ST-E271 Certified Offshore Equipment Frame

The 20ft DNV-ST-E271 Certified Offshore Equipment Frame is a heavy-duty transport solution engineered for safe offshore lifting, transportation, and protection of oversized industrial equipment. Built to DNV-ST-E271 standards, it withstands harsh marine environments while offering maximum flexibility for large equipment transport.

- Open-frame design accommodates generators, compressors, pumps, transformers, and other industrial equipment
- High-strength structural steel construction with certified lifting pad eyes and reinforced corner posts
- Marine-grade anti-corrosion coating for superior resistance to salt spray and harsh weather
- Fully customizable with optional lifting slings, lashing points, and project-specific dimensions
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  • 20ft DNV-ST-E271 Certified Offshore Equipment Frame

  • Qingdao Boxwell

Product Advantages

DNV-ST-E271 Offshore Equipment Frame

The 20ft DNV-ST-E271 Certified Offshore Equipment Frame is designed for the safe lifting, transportation and handling of oversized machinery and skid-mounted equipment used in offshore environments.

This product belongs to Offshore Containers → Offshore Frames and is manufactured in accordance with DNV-ST-E271 for offshore lifting, marine transportation and long-term offshore service.

DNV-ST-E271 provides technical requirements and guidance for the approval and certification of offshore containers and lifting sets, including requirements relating to manufacturing, testing, marking and periodic inspection.

20ft Open-Frame Configuration

With external dimensions of 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm, the frame provides a large open platform for integrating industrial equipment while maintaining a defined offshore transport structure.

The open-frame design provides convenient equipment access and can accommodate equipment that would be difficult to install inside a conventional enclosed offshore cargo container.

Suitable equipment includes:

● Generators

● Compressors

● Pumps

● Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)

● Transformers

● Water treatment systems

● Control panels

● Other large industrial equipment

13,000 kg Payload

The frame has a 13,000 kg payload and a 4,000 kg tare weight.

This capacity makes the frame suitable for substantial machinery and equipment packages, subject to the approved equipment layout, center of gravity, load distribution and certification documentation.

Certified Offshore Lifting Points

The frame incorporates four certified lifting pad eyes for offshore crane handling.

The lifting point arrangement is an integral part of the engineered frame and should be used in accordance with the approved design, certification documentation and lifting procedure.

An appropriate sling set is available as an optional configuration.

Forklift Handling

Forklift pockets are available, providing an additional handling method for applicable yard, workshop and shore-base operations.

SPA-H Steel Structure

The frame uses SPA-H steel together with reinforced structural members, corner areas and a heavy-duty base structure.

The structural configuration is engineered around offshore lifting and equipment transportation requirements rather than the construction of a conventional ISO dry cargo container.

Marine Anti-Corrosion Coating

The frame undergoes Sa2.5 blast cleaning before application of the specified protective coating system:

● Zinc-rich epoxy primer

● Epoxy intermediate coat

● Polyurethane top coat

The marine coating is intended to provide protection against salt spray, humidity and harsh offshore weather conditions.

Project-Specific Customization

We support customized equipment frames according to project and equipment requirements.

Available options include:

● Project-specific dimensions

● Lifting slings

● Lashing points

● Equipment mounting brackets

● Removable side rails

● Access platforms

● Customized RAL colors

The final configuration can therefore be developed around the equipment dimensions, weight distribution and center of gravity.

Application

The 20ft Offshore Equipment Frame is intended for offshore and marine projects requiring certified handling of machinery, skid-mounted systems and project equipment.

Offshore Oil and Gas

The frame can be used for appropriate machinery and equipment packages required on offshore oil and gas projects.

Typical equipment can include pumps, compressors, HPUs, generators and other mechanical systems suitable for this product.

Offshore Platforms

Offshore platforms are a primary application environment.

The open frame provides an engineered lifting and transport structure for moving project equipment between shore bases, vessels and offshore facilities.

Drilling Rigs

Drilling rigs are also included in the application range.

Equipment dimensions, payload, mounting arrangement and center of gravity should be reviewed before the final frame design is approved.

FPSO Projects

Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs) are among the intended applications.

Customized mounting and securing arrangements can be developed for the equipment package carried by the frame.

Offshore Supply Vessels

The frame can be used within offshore logistics involving Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs).

Certified lifting points support the transfer of equipment as part of an approved offshore lifting operation.

Offshore Wind

Offshore wind farms are also an application for the equipment frame.

Suitable applications can involve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or other project-support equipment where the frame is engineered for the specific equipment package.

Marine Construction

Marine construction projects can use offshore equipment frames for large equipment and skid-mounted systems requiring a dedicated transport and lifting structure.

Offshore-certified equipment solutions are relevant to oil and gas, offshore wind and industrial offshore projects.

Technical Specifications

Specification

Details

Product Name

20ft DNV-ST-E271 Certified Offshore Equipment Frame

Product Category

Offshore Containers → Offshore Frames

Brand

Qingdao Boxwell

Standard

DNV-ST-E271

External Length

6058 mm

External Width

2438 mm

External Height

2896 mm

Material

SPA-H Steel

Design Temperature

-20°C

Lower Design Temperature

Available according to project requirements

Surface Preparation

Sa2.5 Blast Cleaning

Primer

Zinc-Rich Epoxy

Intermediate Coat

Epoxy

Top Coat

Polyurethane

Floor

Steel

Door Type

N/A

Forklift Pocket

Available

Lifting Pad Eyes

Four Certified Pad Eyes

Sling Set

Optional

CSC Plate

N/A

Color

Customized RAL Color

Payload

13,000 kg

Tare Weight

4,000 kg

Certification & Documentation

Certification

Depending on project requirements, the following documentation can be provided:

  • DNV-ST-E271 Certification

  • CSC Plate (Optional)

  • Third-Party Inspection Certificate

  • Welding Records

  • NDT Reports

  • Load Test Reports

  • Paint Inspection Reports

  • Dimensional Inspection Reports

  • User Manual

  • Packing List

Certification

Manufacturing Process

Every offshore container passes through a complete manufacturing process under strict quality control.

Manufacturing Process

Quality Assurance 

Quality Assurance

Why Choose Boxwell?

Dedicated Offshore Product Manufacturing

We maintain a dedicated Offshore Containers product range that includes offshore cargo containers, half-height containers, baskets, bottle racks, waste skips, tool boxes, workshops and offshore frames.

This 20ft Offshore Equipment Frame therefore belongs directly to our offshore product line rather than being a modified standard dry cargo container.

Experienced Offshore Engineering Team

Our core engineering and R&D team has more than 20 years of industry experience in offshore containers, special containers and customized equipment solutions.

This experience supports project-specific engineering where equipment dimensions, weight, center of gravity and lifting requirements must be incorporated into the frame design.

Custom Engineering Capability

We support:

● Customer drawing-based production

● Project-specific structural design

● Non-standard offshore containers

● Equipment modules

● Customized offshore frames

● Certification-oriented engineering

Our engineering team can support projects from concept development through final production.

International Standards Capability

Our products can be designed and manufactured according to internationally recognized standards including:

● DNV 2.7-1 / DNV-ST-E271

● EN 12079

● CSC

● ISO

● Other project-specific requirements

For this particular Offshore Equipment Frame, the product-specific standard is DNV-ST-E271.

Manufacturing Facility

We were founded in May 2020 in Jiaozhou, Qingdao.

Our factory covers approximately 60,000 m², including 32,000 m² of workshop space, and operates with more than 200 workers.

Structured Quality Management

Our quality-management system covers:

● Raw material inspection

● Production-process monitoring

● Final product testing

We also invest in testing equipment to support product consistency and performance verification.

Third-Party Inspection Support

We cooperate with independent inspection agencies and classification societies where required by the project and certification scope.

End-to-End Project Support

Our service scope includes:

● Pre-sales technical consultation

● Engineering design

● Manufacturing

● Production monitoring

● Quality control

● Testing and certification support

● Third-party inspection coordination

● Logistics and shipment coordination

● After-sales technical support

Boxwell

FAQ

1. What is the 20ft DNV-ST-E271 Certified Offshore Equipment Frame used for?

It is designed to lift, transport and support oversized machinery and skid-mounted systems used in offshore environments.

Suitable equipment types include generators, compressors, pumps, HPUs, transformers, water treatment systems and control panels.

2. What are the dimensions?

The dimensions are:

● Length: 6058 mm

● Width: 2438 mm

● Height: 2896 mm

These dimensions should be confirmed against the final approved engineering drawing for the individual project.

3. What are the payload and tare weight?

The weight specifications are:

● Payload: 13,000 kg

● Tare Weight: 4,000 kg

The final allowable equipment load should comply with the certified frame design and approved weight distribution.

4. What design temperature is available?

The standard design temperature is -20°C.

Lower design temperatures are available according to project requirements, but a fixed lower limit such as -40°C is not specified.

5. Does the frame have certified lifting points?

Yes. The frame has four certified lifting pad eyes.

The lifting arrangement should be used according to the approved certification documentation and lifting procedure.

6. Are lifting slings supplied?

A sling set is optional.

Where required, the sling configuration should be matched to the approved frame design and lifting arrangement.

7. Are forklift pockets available?

Yes. Forklift pockets are available, allowing applicable ground handling in addition to certified offshore crane lifting.

8. Is the frame certified to ISO 10855 as well as DNV-ST-E271?

DNV-ST-E271 is the product-specific standard. ISO 10855 is not specified as a product certification.

ISO 10855 is a recognized offshore-container standard series, but it should only be added to this product specification if corresponding project documentation confirms compliance.

9. What information should I provide for a quotation?

For engineering review, it is recommended to provide:

● Equipment drawings

● Overall equipment dimensions

● Equipment weight

● Center of gravity

● Weight distribution

● Required payload

● Equipment mounting requirements

● Lifting requirements

● Required sling set

● Required design temperature

● Operating environment

● Required certification

● Required lashing points or brackets

● Access requirements

● Quantity

● Destination

Our engineering team can then develop the final offshore equipment frame and certification scope around the actual equipment and offshore project requirements.

 

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