Scope of Work

ConocoPhillips required a fully outfitted 58-man offshore Living Quarters to be installed on a process platform in the North Belut Oil Field, Indonesia. The project presented several challenges, including strict weight limits for a single lift, complex safety requirements due to hazardous area placement, and the need for a high-quality, multi-level internal fit-out—all to be delivered on time and within budget. 

Execution

Specialist Services, part of Centurion’s Middle East & North Africa region, undertook the engineering, procurement, construction, and load-out of the four-level accommodation module. To meet the client's 750-tonne lift limit, a stressed skin structural design was used alongside lightweight materials such as GRP bathroom pods, aluminium helideck components, and integrated fire divisions. 

The external bulkheads were engineered with a combination of J30 jet fire and H60 hydrocarbon fire ratings, with blast resistance features integrated throughout. All external fixtures—including HVAC systems and lighting—were made Zone 2 compliant. Internally, the module was fitted to the latest IMO standards with high-quality marine-grade finishes, housing facilities such as offices, bedrooms, a recreation area, gym, galley, infirmary, control room, and more. Load-out took place successfully in May 2008 ahead of its 5,000-mile journey to Batam for final integration with the CPP deck. 

Outcome & Value Delivered

The project was completed on schedule and within budget, meeting all technical and safety requirements. The module’s quality and finishing exceeded client expectations, supporting safe, comfortable living conditions for offshore personnel.

By self-manufacturing most of the critical certified components in-house—including fire doors, windows, bulkheads, and furnishings—Specialist Services ensured full quality control and certification compliance. 

This complex project demonstrated Specialist Services’ capability to deliver large-scale, turnkey accommodation modules for high-spec offshore applications, under tight constraints and in alignment with international safety and comfort standards.