ELA Container Offshore GmbH has completed construction of the first 24 of a new, more spacious container that does not require a gangway.

The 10-m by 3-m (33-ft by 10-ft) high-cube accommodation containers, with interior hallway and two cabins, were built in Haren, Germany. Design to delivery to an offshore converter station in the German North Sea took only three months.

The new units were constructed in accordance with the regulations of DNVGL-ST-E273 “Portable Offshore Units,” April 2016 and ST-E272 “2.7-2 Offshore Service Modules” Section 3, February 2016. The containers also correspond to HSE. All containers have fire detectors, fire extinguishers and emergency escape ways.

The new container features a modern wood look for the cabinets and beds as well as a yacht flooring to enhance comfort and aesthetics. The containers provide more space per person but do not exceed 9.5 tons in weight.

—Joseph Markman

Offshore