accommodation platform

British

noun

a platform or semisubmersible rig specially built or adapted to act as living accommodation for offshore personnel in the oil industry

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On a stormy night in March 1980, 22 British men were among more than 120 killed when a floating accommodation platform capsized in the North Sea oil fields.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Descendants of a British oil rig worker killed when the accommodation platform he was on capsized hope to get answers and closure when they travel to Norway.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023

Airbnb is to let its employees work from anywhere for as long as they like, the accommodation platform has said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2022

“Camping remains a reliable way to go on a fun vacation without going over budget,” said Dan Yates, the found of Pitchup.com, an outdoor accommodation platform, where sites start at $10 a night.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022

Online accommodation platform Airbnb has said it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2021

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