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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.
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A60 offshore accommodation module offering safe and comfortable living space for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 8 personnel

Description:

• Modules fitness as  three stacking level  manned during floating / elevating  condition meeting weather criteria in addition to compliance with ILO/MLC.
• Linking kits are provided and these kits maintain the A60 integrity of the accommodation block and seals around the door frames providing a watertight barrier to the elements.
• The accommodation modules are suitable for 380V – 480V, 60Hz electrical supply, (a multi tap transformer is located within the module services area and a voltage selection switch allows multiple power connections) with socket outlets suitable for 240V.
• Each module comes fully equipped with its own HVAC system, fire and gas detection system (Dampers), sprinklers, power supply connections, PAGA/TV/Tel sockets and connections, fresh and sea water supply connections, black and grey water drainage pipes - all fitted as standard. Emergency electrical lighting.
• The modules are linkable and a central corridor runs the length of each accommodation level, access to each level is located at each end of the accommodation block. This negates the need to venture outside every time a worker needs to go from one module to another.
• The units can be stacked to form a multi-level accommodation complex. The modules are built using ISO corner blocks, which aid the installation and tie down to the vessel.

In addition compliance with offshore oil & gas requirements as following,

• All external connection comply with ZONE 2 requirements,
• Ensure double doors to avoid any direct gas leaking to sleeping room,
• Modules electrical fire/gas & public address  to be compatible with barge connections,
• Lifting to be complied as per oil & gas requirements

Features:

• Certified to DNV2.7-1 / EN 12079
• 2 sets of bunk beds or single beds
• Lockers including hanging and shelving space
• En-suite shower room
• Shower with integral hot water system
• Desk & workspace, including pin board and chair
• Air-conditioning unit with individual thermostatic control 
• PLC based fire and gas detection system
• Category II lighting, low brightness
• High quality fixtures and fittings
• Attractive relaxing decor and soft furnishings
• Quick and easy hook-up to onboard services
• Unit specification as per ABS guideline for offshore accommodation module. 
• Each module 8 person in two room, one toilet in each room, total accommodation module dimension 9800*3400*3048mm.

Services

• Each Module has an Accessible Service Area Which Contains the Hot Water Heater, Transformer & General Electrical Equipment Which Can be Easily Serviced.
• External Paint Specification
• Each Module is Shot Blasted to SA 2.5 and DNV approved, 3 Coat Paint System Applied, Giving a Total of 250 Microns Paint Thickness. Modules Shall be Painted “RAL 9003 Signal White” As Standard, However Client Can Change Color & Add Company Markings Where Required.

​Weight
Less than 17.5 Tons.

Lifting

• All modules, as well as being DNV certified, also have certified lifting eyes included in the design structure and each module is supplied with a certified sling. The units are designed for lifting on and off fixed platforms and other types of floating installations.
• Installation & Linking
• Each Module Comes complete with Twist Locks & Pads For Deck Mounting
• Linking Kits for Structural, Mechanical & Architectural Linking of Modules.

 
Furnitures

• 2 x Double Bunks, Each Bunk comes with FR Mattress & Blackout Curtains, Integral Recessed book Shelf and Flexible LED Light With Switch at Source
• 1 x Desk With Upper Shelf and Integral Flexible LED Light, Double Socket, Data Outlet & HVAC Thermostatic Control and 32” LED TV on Sliding & Pivoting Support Arm
• 1 x Operator Chair on Lockable Gravity Castors
• 3 x Full Height Lockers With Hanging Rail, Shelves & 4 x Coat Hooks Fastened to Outside End Face
• 1 x Wall Mounted AC Unit With Thermostatic Control
• 1 x Ceiling Air Supply Grille With Thermostatically Controlled Duct Heater & Attenuator Within Supply Duct Run
• 1 x Double Socket For Cleaning Equipment
• 1 x Ceiling Recessed PAGA Speaker
• 1 x Ceiling Mounted Smoke Detector
• 1 x Ceiling Sprinkler Outlet
• 1 x Wall Mounted Fire Extinguisher
• 1 x A60 Window Integrated Into Escape Hatch
• 1 x Wet Unit With Shower, Toilet, WHB, Mirrored Storage Cabinet & Accessories

A60 offshore accommodation modules are manufactured and designed according to ABS guildline. 

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. ​

​Services
Each Module has an Accessible Service Area Which Contains Hot Water Heater, Transformer & General Electrical Equipment Which Can be Easily Serviced.

External Paint Specification
Each Module is Shot Blasted to SA 2.5 and DNV approved, 3 Coat Paint System Applied, Giving a Total of 250 Microns Paint Thickness. Modules Shall be Painted “RAL 9003 Signal White” As Standard, However Client Can Change Color & Add Company Markings Where Required.

Weight
Not Exceed Weight of 17.5 Tons.

Lifting
All modules, as well as being DNV certified, also have certified lifting eyes included in the design structure and each module is supplied with a certified sling (included in the price). The units are designed for lifting on and off fixed platforms and other types of floating installations.

Installation & Linking
Each Module Comes Complete with Twist Locks & Pads for Deck Mounting & Linking Kits for Structural, Mechanical & Architectural Linking of Modules.
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Accommodation Module Contains 2 Cabins & Each Cabin Includes the Following Items:

• 2 x Double Bunks, Each Bunk comes with FR Mattress & Blackout Curtains, Integral Recessed BookShelf and Flexible LED Light With Switch at Source
• 1 x Desk with Upper Shelf and Integral Flexible LED Light, Double Socket, Data Outlet & HVAC Thermostatic Control and 32” LED TV on Sliding & Pivoting Support Arm
• 1 x Operator Chair on Lockable Gravity Castors
• 3 x Full Height Lockers with Hanging Rail, Shelves & 4 x Coat Hooks Fastened to Outside End Face
• 1 x Wall Mounted AC Unit with Thermostatic Control
• 1 x Ceiling Air Supply Grille with Thermostatically Controlled Duct Heater & Attenuator Within Supply Duct Run
• 1 x Double Socket for Cleaning Equipment
• 1 x Ceiling Recessed PAGA Speaker
• 1 x Ceiling Mounted Smoke Detector
• 1 x Ceiling Sprinkler Outlet
• 1 x Wall Mounted Fire Extinguisher
• 1 x A60 Window Integrated into Escape Hatch
• 1 x Wet Unit with Shower, Toilet, WHB, Mirrored Storage Cabinet & Accessories

In addition, compliance with offshore oil& gas requirements as follows:

• All external connection complies with ZONE 2 requirements,
• Ensure double doors to avoid any direct gas leaking to sleeping rooms,
• Modules electrical fire/gas & public address to be compatible with barge connections,
• Lifting to be complied as per oil & gas requirements.

Unit specification: As per ABS guideline for offshore accommodation module. modules fitness as three stacking level manned during floating / elevating condition meeting weather criteria in addition to compliance with ILO/MLC.

​ABS guildline for the design and survey of portable accommodation modules installed onboard ABS-classed Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), and Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs), Offshore Installations (fixed or floating), Steel Barges, and Steel Vessels. 

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