Vessel Size - Large.

Vessel Location - Roving, usually in the north Sea providing platform accommodation.

Condition - Excellent overall condition.

Hydrocarbon Output - N / A Drill Derrick removed

Maximum Persons On Board (POB) - 500.

Platform Operational - NK.

Offshore Welfare facilities (Internal) -

The Good

WiFi + 8 internet computers, slow-medium speed.

Table tennis.
Decent food quality.
Friendly crew.
Table tennis.
Large and well equipped cinema.
Smoking and recreational lounges on every floor of accommodation.
Large corridors and walkways. Plenty of space.
Cabins are decent, large and spacious. Some even pick-up the WiFi signal!
Large Gym.

The Bad

Only six telephones for a potenital POB of 500.
8 Internet machines for a POB of 500 is straining the limit.
Bond does not sell duty free goods.

Offshore Welfare facilities (External) - 1 decent smoke area is located ajoining the locker room. Matches are provided instead of the tacky wall-igniters seen elsewhere.

Platform Emergency Drills - Evident and carried out weekly (usually on a Sunday).

Overview - Located in various sectors of the North Sea. This semi-submersible flotel is usually within sight of a few other platforms and FPSOs.

The oil company Prosafe Offshore is the owner and operator of this platform. Safety is taken seriously. The platform currently roams the the North Sea. Safety features include a dozen of the standard issue 'Davit' lifeboat system
The primary contracting company that provides personnel for the oil platform is AMEC, Global, RBG and PSN. This review is valid as at August 2009.

OPR Rating - 8 / 10. To submit your additional review of the platform click here.