ABS guildline for portable offshore accommodation modules

The installation of modular buildings for use as living quarters, industrial spaces, and workshops has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Irrespective of the amount of time that portable modules are installed onboard, the potential risks to personnel within these buildings can be comparable to those within a traditional living quarters structure.
Due to the transient nature of portable accommodation modules, it is possible that the buildings may be installed on a number of different types of vessels and offshore units over their life. In recognizing that the ABS class requirements differ based on the type of host vessel or facility, this Guide has been created to outline the process for the design and survey of the modules and to establish the requirements for modules which can be used on any category of offshore drilling unit, production facility, barge, steel vessel, or high speed craft.

Class Approval Process
The ABS approval process for accommodation modules is a four-step process as outlined below:
• Design Review of the Module 
• Survey of the Module at Fabrication Facility
• Design Review for Installation Approval 
• Survey onboard Host Vessel 

The ABS review process of the module commences with drawings and documentation detailing the module’s general arrangements, structural fire protection, electrical configuration, structural design, and machinery and piping systems being submitted to the ABS technical office for review. Upon completion of the review, drawings will be returned to the submitter and forwarded to the attending ABS Surveyor. Receipt of the drawings by the ABS Surveyor permits the physical survey of the module at the fabrication facility to be commenced.
Once a host vessel for the module is determined, design review for installation approval can be commenced. Upon receipt of the documentation detailing the module and the proposed location onboard the host vessel, the ABS technical office can review the arrangements. Once the ABS engineers have determined that the proposed location onboard the host vessel is suitable for the subject module, stamped drawings will be returned to the submitter and made available to the attending ABS Survey office. Upon receipt of these drawings, the attending ABS Surveyor may attend the vessel and confirm that the installation of the modules is in accordance with the approved arrangements.
The manufacturer is to assign a unique serial number to identify all modules being reviewed to this Guide. The initial submission of drawings is to specifically indicate the serial number of modules to be built in accordance with the drawings.

Please download TLS accommodation modular brochure , TLS ABS approved offshore accommodation module brochure for reference. 

More information about accommodation modulars, offshore accommodation cabins, gallery module, mess module, etc.
Please contact sales@tls-containers.com for more information. 
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32FT offshore accommodation modules, 8 pax accommodation cabin, ABS approved offshore cabin

32FT offshore accommodation modules, 8 pax accommodation cabin, ABS approved offshore cabin

 20ft Mud Logging cabin standard specifications
 
Description: A60 rated, Zone1/zone 2 cabin (for offshore application)                                                                           
External dimension: 6058*2438*2591mm (L*W*H)
Structural Rating: DNV 2.7-1/ EN12079
Hazardous Area Classification: Zone1 / zone 2
 
Designed, manufactured, and certified as per DNV 2.7-1 standard, IEC60079-13
  • A60 Rated, Conforming to Zone1 & Zone 2,
  • Fire, Gas, and Smoke Safety System are included
  • Fire and Gas Detectors are included,
  • Fume Hood and Sink are included.
  • H2S Detector is included.
  • Four-legged sling set (Type: Steel Ferrule)
 
Fire Rating: Walls, roof and floor will be insulated to A60 rating.
  • Internal roof will be finished using 0.7 mm thick powder coated GI sheet
  • Wall finish will be using 25mm thick sandwich panel
  • 2mm thick vinyl mat flooring with100mm high PVC skinning for floor finish
  • Single leaf door 950x 2000 mm- 1 no.
  • Window with safety grid -1 no.
  • Emergency exit hatch -1 no.
  • B15 internal air lock door - 1 no.
  • Drain line for the sink to outside the cabin
  • Water source line with valve to the sink with valve below the sink as well.
 
Electrical:
  • 20KVA Transformer with range 380-415-440-460-480-690 3phase suitable for 50/60Hz.
  • Electrical and HVAC panel - 1 no.
  • Surface mounted fluorescent lighting
  • Bulkhead light - 1 no.
  • Emergency exit light- 2 nos.
  • Switch- 2 nos.
  • Sockets 220V - TBA
  • Safety switches 40A 3pole/Main isolator - 1 no.
  • MCT (S6x1) spare for client purpose - 1 no.
  • Necessary cabling. PVC trunk, cable trays, MCT and earthing considered.
  • All Explosion proofs
 
Air Conditioning:
  • 1 no. x24000 BTU/Hr split type Air conditioning,  
  • Outdoor condenser fans, suitable for Hazardous area application is included in the offer
  • Evaporator and condenser coil constructed from copper robe and Aluminum fins.
               
Detection and Alarm system: 
1 no. Combined Pressurization on Fire and Gas (CPFG) detection panel for Zone1. System includes gas detection for H2S and CH4, smoke detection MAC, emergency stop push button, Pressurization fan, loss of pressure alarm, flow switch, pressure switch, solenoid valve and all piping and cabling.
                               
Telephone/PA/speakers/data:
  • PA speaker- 1 no.
  • Telephone- 1 no.
  • JB for Telephone - 1 no.
  • Necessary trunking and cabling shall be provided for the above fixtures
                               
Furniture:
  • L shaped Top stone finished desktop- 1 no.
  • MDF drawers- 4 nos.
  • Wall mounted MDF cabinets- 3 nos.
  • Leather Chair with Armrest - 2 nos.
  • Stainless single bowl sink with mixer tap- 1 no. (water source from outside the cabin with valve)
  • One mini bar
  • One Kettle
  • CO2 portable handheld fire extinguisher - 1 no.
  • Any other furniture other than specified above is not included.
  • Chemical Storage cabin in the Top & below the bench
 
Finish Paint:
  • All steelwork blasted to SA 2.5 and painted Offshore standard 3 coat marine painting system.
  • Clients logo as per Clients Specs
 
Certification:
All products are produced to international standards meaning they are fit for the Purpose and meet your quality requirements.
The following certification Standards apply:
  • Designed and Built to DNV2.7-1
  • ISO1496/CSC
  • Product Standard / Approval l All quoted products ISO9001:2015
  • All quoted products ISO 14001:2015
  • Certification included with proposal Type approval CSC-International
  • Type Approval SOLAS A60
  • Copies of the certificates are required Slings, shackles, bars and pad eyes
  • Each offshore Mud cabin will be equipped with 4 lifting pad eyes and slings with shackles, fully certified with identification plate showing maximum load. date of inspection. certification
 
Lifting Set: Sling Wire Rope Steel/Galvanized 4 legs / with master link assembly. Legs ending in thimble eye Flemish spliced with steel ferrules. Certified in line with DNV 2.7 -1
 
Warranty: One year

Please contact sales@tls-containers.com for inquires. 
​TLS offshore pressurised containers are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with requirements of the following latest editions standards and regulations.
Applications
  • MUD logging unit | mud logging cabin
  • MWD cabin / LWD cabin
  • ROV control cabin / container
  • Pressurised Living quarters / accommodation cabin
  • Office cabin (positively pressurised)
  • Storage cabin | Workshop cabin
  • Operating room | control cabin
  • Laboratory cabin​ (Negatively pressurised or positively pressurised, Ex-proof)
  • Telecommunication cabin
  • Pressurised engine cabin | enclosure in hazardous zones (zone 1 or zone 2)
  • ​ATEX pressurized container, Ex-proof cabin | enclosure
  • Motor control centre (MCC) pressurized shelter | MCC enclosure
  • Power control centre (PCC) pressurized shelter | enclosure | container
  • Variable speed driver (VSD) pressurized shelter | enclosure | container
  • Switchgear pressurized enclosure | container
  • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) pressurized shelter | enclosure / container
  • Diesel generator (DG) set container | pressurised DG enclosure for the usage in hazardous zones

Please contact sales@tls-containers.com for any inquires. 
offshore pressurised container, mud logging unit

Offshore pressurised container, mud logging unit, zone 1 / zone 2

GA drawing of 20ft pressurised container, zone 1 / zone 2

GA drawing of 20ft pressurised container, zone 1 / zone 2