Key Takeaways
- Offshore accommodation containers are modular, secure units designed for oil rig and marine crew comfort and safety.
- They feature insulation, AC, bunk beds, toilets, and meet DNV standards for durability and fire safety.
- These units can be rapidly deployed and reconfigured based on project needs, ensuring minimal operational downtime.
- Containers are used on oil rigs, wind farms, and emergency stations for both short and long-term deployment.
- Options include flexible living cabins and workshop-living hybrids that boost on-site efficiency.
- MGS Offshore offers DNV-compliant, plug-and-play accommodation solutions tailored to offshore challenges.
Introduction
Oil rig workers face a distinct set of difficulties when living offshore. Often stationed far from civilisation, they are subjected to harsh weather conditions, including storms and strong winds.
In fact, the rigorous nature of their work also exposes them to a heightened risk of accidents. Given the physically and mentally demanding nature of offshore living, oil rig personnel require solutions that ensure worker comfort, safety, and morale.
Offshore accommodation containers are such a modular, secure, and comfortable solution tailored to offshore living demands.
What Are Offshore Accommodation Containers?
Offshore housing containers are specialised, modular structures engineered to provide workers in isolated offshore locations, like oil rigs and marine vessels safe and livable quarters.
Depending on operational requirements, these containers can be deployed temporarily or permanently. This is primarily because they are inherently designed to endure the severe conditions of the open sea, such as strong winds and exposure to seawater.
Because of their versatility, they can also be employed as offices, dining rooms, kitchens, and even medical stations.
Key features of offshore accommodation containers include insulation, air conditioning, bunk beds, and toilet/shower facilities. Additional features may include soundproofing, secure locking mechanisms, and fire suppression systems.
Key Benefits of Offshore Living Quarters
It’s imperative to mitigate the stresses of offshore isolation and harsh weather to support both the physical and mental well-being of oil rig workers. In this regard, accommodation containers offshore facilities provide several benefits, such as:
- Quick deployment to remote locations: Accommodation container facilities can be rapidly transported and installed on oil rigs. Thereby, ensuring minimal downtime for crews in isolated areas.
- Space-efficient and modular: Their modular design allows for optimal utilisation of limited deck space. It also enables easy expansion and reconfiguration to suit evolving operational requirements.
- DNV-certified safety and build standards: Accommodation container facilities are constructed to meet rigorous DNV standards. Thus, guaranteeing high levels of protection and structural integrity.
- Comfortable and climate-controlled environments: They leverage advanced insulation and air conditioning systems that protect occupants from extreme offshore temperatures and humidity.
- Customisable to meet crew size and purpose: They maintain layouts that can be tailored to accommodate varying crew sizes and specific functional needs.
Where Are Offshore Accommodation Containers Used For?
Offshore accommodation containers support extended deployment in remote environments, such as:
- Oil rigs and offshore platforms: They provide living quarters that withstand harsh offshore conditions for essential personnel involved in drilling, maintenance, and operational activities.
- Offshore wind farms and marine construction: They accommodate workers during wind farm installation, maintenance, and operational phases, ensuring project continuity.
- Emergency or disaster-relief stations at sea: They offer rapid-deployment living and command centres for rescue and relief personnel in crisis situations.
Types of Offshore Accommodation Containers
Because of their modular construction, offshore accommodation containers can be leveraged for a range of offshore purposes— from short-term lodging to longer-term work-living arrangements.
Here are the two main types of offshore accommodation containers that dominate the industry:
Flexible Offshore Accommodation Cabins: Designed for Safety and Comfort
Flexible offshore accommodation cabins are modular living units designed to give offshore platform personnel safe, comfortable, and ergonomic living spaces.
These cabins are mission-critical to offshore oil rig operations where harsh environmental conditions and spatial limitations demand sturdy, dependable lodging.
MGS Offshore offers flexible accommodation cabin solutions that comply with stringent DNV standards, ensuring structural integrity, fire resistance, and safety compliance. Our cabins maintain unique ergonomic designs and a plug-and-play setup that enables expedient deployment.
Offshore Workshop Containers: Combining living and work
On offshore oil rigs, proximity between living spaces and workstations appreciably enhances operational efficiency and safety.
Offshore workshop containers are specialised units that blend living and working spaces. They are ideal for technicians and engineers who need quick access to housing and their working environment on offshore rigs.
MGS Offshore provides modular workshop containers that can be stacked or paired with accommodation cabins, thereby, enabling compact and flexible offshore setups.
This modular stacking and layout planning guarantees that maintenance crews have convenient access to both rest and workplaces. Such access is mission-critical when responding to technical emergencies.
Why Choose Modular Accommodation for Offshore Sites?
Modular accommodation is the preferred choice for demanding offshore sites because of the following benefits:
- Cost-effective compared to permanent builds: It is generally less expensive to manufacture, transport, and configure than traditional permanent structures.
- Scalable for project needs: It can be scalably expanded or reconfigured to match evolving crew sizes and project requirements.
- Minimal downtime during installation and relocation: Modular accommodation units are inherently designed for quick plug-and-play assembly and disassembly. Thereby, enabling rapid deployment with minimal disruption to offshore operations.
- Durability and safety compliance: It is natively built with high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel to meet strict safety standards such as DNV certification.
Final Thoughts
Safe and comfortable offshore living is mission-critical to maintaining employee morale and health on offshore installations. Due to the demanding nature of offshore activities, living quarters must offer a supportive and ergonomic atmosphere that promotes recuperation.
By putting safety and comfort first, offshore rig operators appreciably lower health risks, increase employee retention, and guarantee more efficient project execution.
Amongst existing offshore accommodation companies, MGS Offshore stands out as a trusted provider of robust, DNV-compliant offshore accommodation solutions. Our plug-and-play solutions are ready to deploy expediently, combining durability, ergonomic design, and advanced safety features.
With flexible configurations tailored to various crew sizes and operational needs, MGS Offshore’s accommodation containers enhance the offshore living experience while supporting operational excellence.
Business Director
A graduate (Business) from KDU, Jason Tan, is the current Business Director (Sales) for MGS Icestorm and has been associated with the company for the past 10 years.
With over 13 years in the shipping industry, he has had a significant contribution to Malaysia’s oil and gas industry in the engine and boat supply sector.
His expertise includes managing offshore catering business, offshore reefer containers, AI technology, offshore gas tanks, A60 pressurized cabins, etc. His contributions have helped establish MGS, in partnership (joint venture) with Thermo King and Honeywell to produce state of art Offshore Reefer Container products.