• Industry News
  • November 1, 2025

Securing Offshore Flotel Operations

Introduction

The recent extension of Ithaca Energy’s contract for the Safe Caledonia flotel in the UK North Sea highlights the continued reliance on offshore accommodation vessels. For maritime stakeholders, these platforms bring unique security and operational challenges that demand proactive solutions.

Industry context

Flotels play a central role in extended offshore operations but also sit within a high-risk environment. Threats include piracy, unauthorised boarding, insider risks, and cyber vulnerabilities. Given their role in housing crew and supporting energy production, they must comply with ISPS Code protocols, maintain secure routing, and be resilient against both physical and digital intrusions.

Practical measures

  • Deploy trained onboard protection teams with experience in offshore risk zones.
  • Implement 24/7 watchkeeping and access control protocols across the flotel.
  • Conduct comprehensive safety and security drills on a routine basis.
  • Utilise intelligence-led planning for routing and risk mitigation around high-threat regions.
  • Establish clear SOPs for emergency evacuation and incident response.

Further resources

Explore our services overview to learn how we support offshore safety. For a deeper understanding of our field capabilities, visit our capabilities page.

Source

Original article: splash247.com

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