Offshore containers

Control Union Industrial Inspections specializes in the periodic inspection of offshore containers, offshore tank containers, and any other kind of offshore lifting frame or unit. Our inspections can be conducted either at our own state-of-the-art facility or directly at the customer’s premises.

Strengths of this service

At Control Union, we are committed to delivering reliable and efficient inspection services for offshore containers and tank containers. Our inspections are carried out by experienced professionals and we provide comprehensive reports that outline the inspection findings and any necessary recommendations.

  • We adhere to the industry’s leading standards and regulations

  • Our inspection services for offshore tank containers include thorough testing and compliance checks

  • Control Union has established a close and fruitful partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Offshore containers

Offshore standards and regulations

We adhere to the industry’s leading standards and regulations, including the IMO guideline MSC/Circ. 860, which directs us to abide by the following standards:

  • BS 7072 (withdrawn and replaced by EN 12079 series)
  • EN 12079 series (withdrawn and replaced by EN-ISO 10855 series)
  • EN-ISO 10855 series
  • DNV 2.7-1 (DNV-ST-E271)
  • DNV 2.7-3 (DNV-ST-E273)

Our inspections are performed in strict accordance with these standards. However, we can also accommodate your specific requirements or those set by your customers by extending the acceptance and rejection criteria. Additionally, Control Union is equipped to handle small maintenance tasks for offshore containers, ensuring their continued safe and reliable operation.

Offshore tank container inspections

Our inspection services for offshore tank containers include thorough testing and compliance checks in accordance with IMDG, ADR, and RID regulations. We conduct two-and-a-half and five-year inspections, as well as exceptional checks, covering all pressure retaining parts including the lifting frame and lifting set. At Control Union, we also provide servicing/maintenance and component replacement for tank containers as required.

With our expertise and commitment to quality, we aim to support the safe and efficient operation of your offshore containers and tank containers.

Our cooperation with ABS

Control Union has established a close and fruitful partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). As a global ABS Container Certification Firm (CCF), we have the authority to witness periodic tank container inspections and issue ABS-approved two-and-a-half-yearly or five-yearly inspection reports on behalf of ABS. Our collaboration with ABS ensures the highest level of quality and compliance for our customers.

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Industries we work in

We are extending our services to cover the entire industrial sector.

Energy

Maritime

Food

Feed

Related services

Lifting accessories and equipment

Lifting accessories and equipment

Control Union offers comprehensive inspections for all types of lifting accessories and equipment.
Portable Tank Containers

Portable Tank Containers

Control Union Industrial Inspections has been a trusted provider of 2.5-yearly and 5-yearly inspections for UN portable tanks and tank containers, including intermodal and offshore tank containers, for over two decades.

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