Accommodation vessels are large rugged ships that are designed to house workstation crews on the sea. They can be in form of floating rigs, work platforms, fixed rigs or lift boats. They are designed in various ways in accordance with the functions they would be performing and are generally built to work in the harsh environment of the open sea.
Moreover, they are also used as construction vessels with equipment in place for the task to be performed. Construction of other large sea platforms like oil rigs can also be carried out with accommodation barges. Their size is determined by the task they are set out to perform. The biggest vessel can accommodate more than a thousand crew members at once. As a result of this, when designing them a lot of consideration is put into providing enough space that will make them function properly.
A fixed platform is another form of an accommodation ship and it is also built to withstand tough weather conditions. Fixed platforms are equipped with dedicated gear and every other facilities that will make them practical cities on the sea. In addition, they are also equipped with storage facilities especially if the platform is an oil rig. There is also provision for recreational facilities for crew members who will want to unwind after work. As a result of this, they are very large and well built to be rugged in readiness for harsh weather conditions.
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