Checkered tablecloths!!
For some reason, that really got me. Am I the only one surprised at how pleasant the crew quarters look?
I realize I had an image of utter starkness/rudiment in my head: stainless steel everything, yadda yadda.
For some reason, that really got me. Am I the only one surprised at how pleasant the crew quarters look?
I realize I had an image of utter starkness/rudiment in my head: stainless steel everything, yadda yadda.
The crew quarters and the living areas are nice. Some of the ships even had a swimming pool.
It is possible because they have a very small crew relative to the size of the ship.
The red and white checkered tablecloths are traditional danish style (colors of the flag, i guess), and probably oil-cloth which is easy to clean and provides some friction when the ship is rolling in the waves.
In the end why not provide decent amount of space for crew as there isn't really any that valuable use.
Oh, and with any luck, a porthole.
A head, 2sqm/20sqft or so, shower, toilet, sink.
Neat and tidy, but by no means luxurious.
Goliat is a very modern FPSO design, however. My colleagues' experiences in other floating rigs around the world, which are usually built from converted tanker hulls, are more like what you describe, especially below the equator. For contractors you might be lucky and get a double cabin to share, but cabins might have up to four bunks. Definitely don't forget to pack some flip flops or crocs for the showers!