Scope of Work

Gulf Drilling International required a DNV-certified, A60-rated Temporary Living Quarters (TLQ) complex to accommodate 46 personnel onboard the GDI Dixie Patriot lift-boat, supporting operations for Dolphin Energy in Qatar. The modular solution had to be delivered within a tight two-month timeline and tailored to meet additional H₂S safety requirements due to elevated gas concentrations at the operation site. 

Execution

Specialist Services, part of Centurion’s Middle East & North Africa region, designed and delivered a 24-module, multi-purpose TLQ complex on a rental basis. The complex included accommodation, gymnasium, recreation, conference and locker rooms, offices and medic facilities with a complete bolted walkway system, all designed around a fully modular installation. Several units were converted into double-wide configurations—combining two 20' modules—to support larger internal spaces such as the recreation room and conference area, while retaining full DNV, A60, and CSC certifications. 



The walkways for the TLQ complex were designed and constructed using a fully weld free bolting design for the first time and were fabricated and installed on site within a 3-week project lead time. The team also installed a dedicated gas detection system with dampers linked to a gas monitoring panel on the vessel bridge, meeting the client's stringent H₂S safety standards. The entire project was completed at Damen Shipyards in Hamriyah Port, Ajman, in alignment with the vessel’s scheduled sailing. 

Outcome & Value Delivered

The TLQ complex was delivered on time and in full compliance with client and regulatory requirements, enabling the GDI Dixie Patriot to support upgrade operations for Dolphin Energy’s platforms in Qatar.

The project marked Specialist Services’ largest TLQ rental delivery at the time and opened new opportunities in the market for turnkey modular accommodation on long- and short-term rental contracts.