Certified Offshore
Containers for Nigeria
DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certified containers for Nigeria's offshore oil & gas operations. Built tough. Ready when you are.
for 40+ years
containers
across the continent
East & West Africa
Getting your offshore container to the right place and on time is a part of offshore operations that rarely makes the news. Wait until something goes wrong. That's why choosing the right offshore container supplier matters.
Container World Offshore has been building and supplying certified offshore containers since 1983. Operating from Cape Town, we support offshore projects throughout Africa with DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certified containers for hire and purchase. We are positioned to service demand from both East and West Africa.
It is why we offer Offshore containers for Nigeria's oil and gas sector. This is because when our certified units are needed, we are ready to mobilise.
Our focus is simple, supply compliant containers that are ready for mobilisation with the correct certification, current inspections and realistic lead times.
What We Supply
Every container we supply is certified to DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079. These are internationally recognised standards. They help govern offshore container cargo units (CCUs), structural integrity and offshore lifting.
We supply the full product range across Nigeria's offshore and onshore oil and gas operations.
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Offshore Storage Containers
Standard dry storage units for general equipment, tools and consumables on vessel decks and platforms.
Half-Height Containers
Built for dense, heavy cargo including drill pipe, casing and downhole equipment. Lower centre of gravity, easier crane access.
Cargo Baskets
For irregular and oversized loads that cannot be containerised. This is supplied as a complete lifting set with certified wire rope slings and shackles.
Offshore Reefers
Temperature-controlled units for perishable cargo, food supplies, and chemicals requiring a controlled environment during lifting and vessel transit.
Waste Skips
Boat-shape and mud-cutting skips for non-hazardous waste management and drill cuttings. DNV 2.7-1 certified.
Portable Tanks & Chemical Containers
For hazardous liquids, fuel, drilling chemicals and bulk liquid storage. Capacities from 300 to 1,000 gallons.
Offshore Offices & Workshops
Custom-built deck offices and workshop units. These are manufactured to client specifications and certified to DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079.
Nigerian Operations
Nigeria remains one of Africa's largest offshore energy markets, with major offshore activity concentrated around the Niger Delta and supported by one of the continent's most established offshore logistics networks.
Nigeria's primary logistics hub for offshore oil and gas operations is Onne, in Rivers State. Strategically located, Onne is one of the largest Oil and Gas Free Zones in the world. It serves as the logistics oil service centre for both onshore and offshore industry in Nigeria. The port accounts for over 65% of export cargo through Nigeria's seaports.
Shipping to the Oil and Gas Free Zone at Onne Port offers significant duty advantages over Lagos ports. This requires precise documentation to qualify. This is something our team manages as a matter of routine. Every container we supply comes with full DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certification documentation and ready for port clearance.
Onne Port
Oil & Gas Free Zone
Rivers State, Nigeria
of export cargo through Nigeria's seaports
Works for Nigeria
The practical argument for working with Container World offshore is straightforward. Strategically located in Cape Town and with units available, we are well placed to service demand from both East and West Africa. We have short lead times and our containers come at competitive prices.
Offshore operations do not bend for supplier lead times. Our Cape Town stock position means we can respond to enquiries with units ready to ship. Not units that need to be ordered, built and shipped before they can be delivered.
We also handle the certification documentation ourselves. Every unit leaves our yard with current DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certificates. That is not an add-on — it is standard.
Clients benefit from:
- Certified offshore containers available for hire or purchase
- Current DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certification
- Short mobilisation lead times
- Experience supporting offshore projects across Africa
- Technical guidance on selecting the correct container for each application
Every container leaves our facility with current certification documentation, inspection records and lifting compliance already in place, helping reduce administrative delays before mobilisation.
Hire or Purchase a Container
Whether hiring or purchasing depends largely on the nature of the project.
Hiring is often the preferred solution for drilling campaigns, maintenance shutdowns, vessel mobilisations and short-term offshore work. It provides access to certified equipment without the ongoing responsibility of inspection management, maintenance and recertification.
Purchasing is generally the better option for operators with long-term offshore programmes, dedicated fleets or ongoing logistics requirements where containers will remain in regular service.
Both options are available across our full product range. The right choice depends on the duration and nature of your operation. It is worth discussing before you commit.
Contact Us If You Need a Container for Nigeria
Whether you need containers for Nigeria or the rest of Africa. We do not have a complicated quotation process. Reach out to us with all your container requirements. Whether it is product type, size, quantity, destination port or timeline. We will come back to you with availability and pricing. View our full certified product range and contact us today.
