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What are the Differences Between Offshore Container and Offshore Basket?

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What are the Differences Between Offshore Container and Offshore Basket?

Both offshore containers and offshore baskets are made of durable steel material,belonging to offshore cargo carrying unit series with DNV2.7-1 certificate.

But there are some differences between them,the following form will show you the details:

Items	Offshore Container	Offshore Basket
Structure	Fully enclosed with full coverage on all sides and the top plate; Standard double doors/single door, with a sealed locking structure.	open-style without a fixed top cover, only surrounded by four sides, with the top completely open; some are equipped with a simple detachable rain shelter.
Leakproofness	Waterproof,dustproof,salt spray resistant,suitable for explosion-proof/leak-proof hazardous material storage.	Not waterproof or dustproof, rain and waves directly penetrate;Unable to store hazardous chemicals that are prone to moisture and volatilization.
Usage	1. Long-term Storage: Including chemicals, precision instruments, spare parts,gas or oil. 2. Functional Modules: Offshore laboratory, explosion-proof distribution room, temporary dormitory, workshop. 3. Transportation:Full protection of goods throughout the logistics. 4. Specialized storage compartment for hazardous chemicals.	1. Short-term Hoisting and Transfer:Such as steel pipes, tools, cables, waste materials 2. Personnel Transfer Basket. 3. Temporary hoisting of drilling mud,oil,gas and construction waste. 4. Can’t be used as a long-term storage of materials.
Size	Standard 10ft/20ft/half-height with customized size;Complete ISO angle,which can be stacked in multiple layers.	Most are semi-high or short models (4ft/8ft/10ft in height); stacking is limited and they are generally not suitable for high-level stacking.
Safety	Can be safely stored for flammable/corrosive hazardous chemicals.	Volatile hazardous chemicals are strictly prohibited;It is only applicable to common solid materials and closed containerized materials.
Cost	Heavy-duty structure,heavy in weight and high in cost.	Lightweight framework structure, using less materials, with lower self-weight and lower price.

Overall, there are some similarities between the two. For instance, both have corrosion resistance and can withstand seawater condition. However, offshore containers have more functional capabilities and can be used for transportation and storage. They have stronger corrosion resistance and due to their strong sealing properties, offshore containers have more applications. They can be converted into temporary workshops or living rooms, and additional internal facilities can be added as equipment storage containers. Their lifespan will also be longer. On the other hand, the main purpose of offshore baskets is transportation and lifting. However, there are certain requirements for the transported products. For example, volatile products are completely unsuitable for this container. Additionally, due to its own quality, offshore baskets can’t be stacked too high. The functionality is more limited. However, offshore baskets have lower costs and there will be no problem with their short-term use.

Container Family is a manufacturer specializing in the design and production of special containers, including offshore containers and offshore baskets. It enjoys high reputation especially in USA and Canada. Another point worth emphasizing is that we are not just a factory, but also have our own freight forwarding company. Compared to other container factories, we have significant advantages in transportation and can deliver products to the designated locations of our customers. In addition, we have the capability for full customization and also have our own sales team in the United States. Therefore, you can fully trust the quality of our factory and products. We are located in Qingdao, China. We warmly welcome customers from all over the world to visit our factory and offer guidance.

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