Directives for offshore service containers

This paper describes the design of assembling a service container to be used safely in offshore oil platforms, even if located in hazardous locations. The task was done after analysis involving the design requirements for offshore installations given by Classification Societies and also by International and Brazilian standards. As complimentary information, the Brazilian legal requirements for certification of electrical equipment designed for hazardous locations are explained in Appendix A. The mechanical structural requirements for transportation and construction of the service container are not included in this study.