Accommodation Barges: Capacity, Amenities
Accommodation barges are specialised vessels that offer living spaces for personnel in marine environments. These vessels mainly serve the offshore oil and gas industry and marine construction sector. The U.S. Navy also uses accommodation barges or floatels to house crews when ships are in port for maintenance and repairs.
Accommodation barges usually have shallow drafts and are moored next to offshore platforms or construction sites to provide additional...
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