API Std 2CCU

API 2CCU defines the design, material, manufacture, inspection, repair, maintenance, and marking requirements for offshore cargo carrying units (CCU) and lifting sets, to include dry-goods boxes, baskets, and other skids designed to move equipment and goods offshore with maximum gross weight up to 70,000 kg (154,323 lb).

This standard applies to cargo carrying units (CCUs) specifically designed for repetitive use in the transport of goods and equipment to, from, or between fixed and/or floating offshore installations, ships, and or shore-based operations. This standard outlines the criteria for the design, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and marking of CCUs, and takes into account the dynamic lifting and impact forces that can occur when handling such equipment in open seas.

Annex A outlines the assessment criteria and parameters for in-service CCU equipment for continued fit-for-purpose applications by users of CCU equipment in conjunction with equipment built to this standard.