When your cargo faces helicopter lifts, barge crossings, or crane hoists over open water, offshore crating solutions must go beyond the basics. Standard packaging simply won’t survive. The offshore oil and gas industry demands smart, rugged crating that can resist not just rough handling, but salt air, heavy vibrations, and unpredictable delays.
At Crating Technology, we don’t just build crates—we engineer protection systems tailored to survive these very extremes. Here’s how we protect your valuable equipment from departure to deck.
Salt Air Is a Killer: Barrier Packaging and Corrosion Defense
Salt-rich offshore air can corrode unprotected metal in hours. To combat this invisible enemy, we implement multi-layer corrosion defenses:
- Aluminum foil vapor barrier bags, vacuum-sealed around sensitive components
- Desiccant packs to eliminate internal humidity
- Heat-sealed closures that block all air entry
- Optional rust inhibitors or VCI wraps for active corrosion resistance
These measures don’t just reduce corrosion—they actively prevent it until your crate reaches the rig.
Crane-Ready Crating: Skids Built for Offshore Lifts
Offshore operations use cranes and slings, not loading docks. That’s why our skids are engineered for:
- Reinforced sling points and hoisting attachments
- Wider forklift access, even on rough platforms
- 6-point blocking systems that secure under heavy strain
We frequently integrate steel-reinforced runners, double-laminated decks, and load-tested lift points to handle offshore hoisting protocols with precision.
Shock and Vibration Control for Sensitive Gear
Offshore crates often contain fragile instruments like sensors or electronics. Even small impacts or continuous vibration can cause failure. Our packaging combats this with:
- Custom foam inserts, G-force rated for each component
- Shock-mount platforms for heavier items
- Optional vibration isolators for engine-proximate installations
We cushion your equipment from every bounce and bump—because there’s no margin for error 100 miles from shore.
Offshore Labeling & Documentation that Clears Customs
Offshore destinations often involve international customs checkpoints in port cities like Aberdeen, Dubai, or International ports like Singapore or Aberdeen demand precision paperwork. Our crates include:
- ISPM-15 compliant stamps for global entry
- Waterproof pouches with bills of lading and certifications
- Markings for handling orientation, center of gravity, and load points
- Digital backups available for remote customs or operator verification
We streamline your logistics by ensuring your documentation never delays your deployment.
Weatherproofing for Weeks on the Dock
Delays happen. Crates may sit exposed on docks or barges for days—or weeks. We shield them with:
- Marine-grade plywood and water-resistant coatings
- Optional heat-shrink overwraps for added insulation
- Elevated skids and drainage holes to limit standing water exposure
These reinforcements maintain your crate’s integrity long after typical packaging would degrade.
Offshore Crating Solutions: Built Smart, Not Just Strong
Crating for offshore isn’t about just building a box — it’s about understanding the risks your shipment faces from the time it leaves your facility until it’s bolted to a rig. That’s why our engineers work closely with clients to ensure every detail — from materials to labels — is tailored to the demands of offshore logistics.
If you’re preparing to ship equipment to the Gulf, North Sea, or anywhere in between, talk to us about your needs. We’ll help you protect your cargo like it’s heading into a storm — because it just might be.
