6Sigma Marine fits out offshore accommodation modules, accommodation containers and ship living quarters in Cape Town, covering fire-rated insulation and panels, fire doors, cabins, wet units, flooring, HVAC and electrical. Steelwork and fit-out are planned together in one yard at Table Bay Harbour.

From bare steel box to a fitted, documented living module, in one Cape Town yard.

6Sigma Marine fits out offshore accommodation modules and ship living quarters, covering fire-rated insulation and cladding, fire doors, cabins, wet units, flooring, HVAC, electrical and furniture. Because the steelwork and the fit-out are done in the same yard, the module shell, penetrations and services are planned together from the start, which cuts rework and handover delays.

A60 and B15 Fire-Rated Insulation and Cladding

Fire integrity is the base of every accommodation module. Insulation, panels and ceilings are installed as complete, certified systems.

• A60 insulation to bulkheads and deckheads
• A60 and B15 wall panels and ceilings
• Penetrations for cables, pipes and ducts sealed with approved systems
• Thermal and acoustic insulation for comfort and noise control

Fire-rated materials and systems are supplied with their type-approval certificates for the module data book.

Fire Doors and Windows

• A60 external weathertight doors
• B15 internal cabin and corridor doors
• A60 fire-rated windows
• Door hardware, closers and seals supplied and fitted

Doors and windows are supplied with their fire certificates and fitted to suit the module or bulkhead rating.

Living Quarters: Cabins, Wet Units and Flooring

• Cabin layouts from single-berth to multi-berth, to your specification
• Bunks, lockers, desks, wardrobes, curtains and mattresses (steel or lightweight furniture)
• Modular wet units with shower, toilet and basin
• Vacuum or gravity toilet systems, hot and cold water and drains
• Vinyl, epoxy and anti-slip flooring, with fire-rated underlays where required
• Mess, recreation and office areas inside the module

Galley, mess, laundry and ablution spaces can also be supplied as separate units: see galley, laundry and ablution containers.

HVAC and Electrical

Building services are installed and tested before the module leaves the yard.

• Marine or packaged air-conditioning units, fresh-air supply and fire dampers
• Overpressure (pressurisation) systems for modules in hazardous areas
• Distribution board, lighting, emergency lighting and small power
• Smoke and heat detection, with interface to the installation’s alarm and PA/GA systems
• Data and Wi-Fi provision
• Earthing and shore or platform power connection
• Ex-rated equipment installed by a certified Ex installer
• Plug-in service connections for power, water and sewage

Standards, Testing and Handover

Accommodation modules can be built and fitted out to ISO 10855-1:2018 and DNV 2.7-1 / DNV-ST-E271 requirements for the container structure, subject to project specification and third-party certification. Fire-integrity materials are SOLAS/IMO type-approved products. See also our DNV 2.7-1 offshore containers.

Each module is handed over with a documentation pack:

• Factory acceptance test (FAT) record
• As-built drawings and general arrangement
• Data book with material and fire certificates
• Electrical test certificates and HVAC commissioning records
• Structural certification from the independent certifying body

Ship Living Quarters Refurbishment

The same fit-out trades are available for vessel living quarters, whether the ship is in our yard, in drydock or alongside in Table Bay Harbour. See also our ship accommodation refurbishment page.

• Living-quarters refurbishment and upgrades
• Extra berths, with the steelwork for accommodation extensions
• Fire-damage reinstatement of cabins and corridors
• Insulation and panelling, fire doors, wet units and flooring renewal
• Galley and laundry upgrades and HVAC duct cleaning

Because 6Sigma also handles drydock, steel, piping and electrical repairs, accommodation work can run alongside the rest of the vessel’s repair programme under one contract.

Why 6Sigma

Most accommodation projects need a steel contractor, an outfitter, an electrician and an HVAC installer, each with their own programme. At 6Sigma one project manager runs all of it from one Cape Town yard, so you have a single point of responsibility from shell to handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an accommodation module fit-out include?

Fire-rated insulation and panels, fire doors and windows, cabins, wet units, flooring, HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire detection and furniture, followed by testing and a handover documentation pack.

What fire ratings do you fit out to?

Fit-outs are built up to the A60 and B15 ratings required by the module or bulkhead, using type-approved fire-rated insulation, panels, doors and windows supplied with their certificates.

Can you fit out ship living quarters as well as offshore modules?

Yes. The same fit-out trades are available for vessel living quarters, whether the ship is in our yard, in drydock or alongside in Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town.

What documents are handed over with a module?

A factory acceptance test record, as-built drawings and general arrangement, a data book with material and fire certificates, electrical test certificates and HVAC commissioning records, and the structural certificate from the independent certifying body.

Where are the modules fitted out?

At our yard at Sturrock Dock, Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town, South Africa, where steelwork and fit-out are planned together.

Enquire About Accommodation Fit-Out

Tell us the number of modules or cabins, the berths per cabin, the fire rating required, where the module will be installed and your delivery date. For ship accommodation, send the vessel name, the area to be upgraded and any class requirements.

To request a quote, email info@6s.co.za.

Last updated: November 2026