Armoda Blog

Certified Welding Inspectors: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Compliance

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:38:36 GMT

Armoda works with independent, third-party Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety throughout all welding operations. By meticulously overseeing every stage of the fabrication process, these impartial experts ensure that all structural and modular building components conform to strict industry codes and specifications. This unbiased verification is essential for guaranteeing optimal performance in the challenging environments where our clients operate.

Modular Solutions for Research Vessels | Flexible Vessel Customization

timm@armoda.com (Tim Murphy) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:26:49 GMT

Research vessels operate in some of the most demanding environments on Earth, often supporting multiple missions across vastly different regions. One expedition might involve deep-sea sampling in Arctic waters; the next could focus on coral reef monitoring in the tropics. For research organizations, success depends on how quickly and efficiently a vessel can adapt to new objectives—and that’s where modular solutions are redefining what’s possible.

Offshore Electrical Buildings: VFDs, MCCs & Switchgear

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:53:24 GMT

In offshore and industrial environments, electrical systems are far more than a network of cables and components. They are an invisible infrastructure that keeps critical operations running, safeguards personnel and ensures equipment performs under relentless conditions. Within modular electrical buildings, three elements form the core of this ecosystem: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switchgear.

ARMODA APPOINTS BRANDON J. ARCENEAUX AS CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

inbound@armoda.com (Armoda Sales & Marketing) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:47:11 GMT

HOUSTON (Jan. 26, 2026) – Armoda, a leading provider of engineered modular solutions for offshore and onshore markets, has hired Brandon J. Arceneaux as corporate sales manager.

DNV vs. ISO Containers: Understanding the Key Differences

timm@armoda.com (Tim Murphy) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:00:04 GMT

At first glance, DNV-certified and ISO containers may look almost identical. But beneath the surface, they’re built for entirely different worlds. Choosing the right one isn’t just about size or shape, it’s about ensuring safety, compliance and reliability in the environment where your equipment will operate.

BESS Containers for Data Centers

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:06:56 GMT

Powering Modern Data Centers with Modular Energy Storage

Data centers are the backbone of our digital world, requiring immense, uninterrupted power. To meet these energy demands while improving efficiency and sustainability, operators are turning to an innovative solution: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) containers. These modular units offer a reliable, scalable way to manage power, maintain uptime and integrate renewable energy sources.

Armoda Completes Innovative Modular Living Quarters for Dredging Barge

inbound@armoda.com (Armoda Sales & Marketing) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:08:16 GMT

PORT OF IBERIA, La. (Aug. 27, 2025)—Armoda, a leading manufacturer of modular structures, has announced the successful completion of custom fiberglass modular living quarters for a dredging barge. This single-lift structure was engineered to provide comfortable, functional, and durable accommodations for personnel operating in challenging marine environments.

Expanding POB Capacity with a Custom Fiberglass Accommodations Package

timm@armoda.com (Tim Murphy) — Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Case Study: Armoda’s Single-Lift Fiberglass Accommodations Package
Location: Inland Waters, Gulf of Mexico
Offshore Vessel: Barge
Operations: Dredging

Project Overview

Armoda has completed the engineering, delivery, and installation of a single-lift fiberglass accommodation package to support a barge operating in the inland waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The package will become a permanent addition to the barge, providing living, dining, and recreational quarters.

Expanding Offshore Living: Armoda's Single-Lift Accommodation Success

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:16:11 GMT

Case Study: Armoda's Single Lift Accommodation Package
Location: Gulf Of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf 1200 meters or 4,000 feet of water
Offshore Facility: Floating Production Facility, Semi-submersible
Operations: Subsea wells (31,000 feet or 9,400 meters)

20-Foot Module Advantage: Certified, Versatile, and Built for Offshore

timm@armoda.com (Tim Murphy) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:34:57 GMT

Armoda 20-foot Modules: Compliant and Versatile

Companies across offshore industries use 20-foot modules to provide supplemental accommodations and workspace for installations and vessels. As a leading manufacturer of modular structures, Armoda has supplied 20-foot modular structures for use in the oil and gas, maritime, defense and renewable energy industries. This article will cover how our fleet of certified workforce accommodations, offices, labs, and workshops provide a compliant and versatile solution for anyone looking to add to their existing infrastructure.

Offshore Vessels: Flag State and Classes

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Armoda’s portable accommodation modules and technical buildings are deployed to support a wide range of offshore vessels. Each of these vessels sails under a flag state and is classed by a governing body to ensure that they operate legally and safely in the task the vessel is built for. In this article, we will cover what getting a vessel flag state means and what the various offshore vessel classifications are.

Designing Prefab Electrical Control Buildings for Marine Environments

timm@armoda.com (Tim Murphy) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:06:23 GMT

Over the last decade, the need to power larger volumes of equipment and data has grown across many industries. Existing structures need to be able to support more equipment than their current distribution systems can handle. Technical buildings known as electrical houses, commonly called E-Houses, were introduced to address these demands.

How Armoda Portable Accommodation Modules and Auxiliary Equipment Operate In Winter

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:22:59 GMT

Armoda portable accommodation modules and the accessories that support them are used in some of the harshest environments. One of the most demanding environments these modules are utilized are offshore facilities and vessels that operate in cold weather climates. Freezing temperatures with wind and saltwater make these locations a unique challenge for portable accommodation modules and their support accessories. In this article, we will cover the different types of modules that Armoda manufactures, how they are designed to handle winter conditions, and the winterization steps taken to ensure that the auxiliary equipment can also combat these conditions.

Welding Certifications and Their Importance For Offshore Modules

timm@armoda.com (Tim Murphy) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:48:45 GMT

Welding is a key component of manufacturing and installing offshore portable accommodation modules and technical buildings. From the construction of the support structure to the final installation on site, welding is critical to ensuring a safe final product and safety during offshore maintenance calls. Because of welding’s importance in the offshore industry and industrial applications in general, a significant regulatory and certification process has built up around it. In this article, we will provide an overview of welding certifications in general and highlight the 6GR welding certification that most often applies to the portable accommodation modules and technical buildings Armoda manufactures and supplies to its customers.

Offshore Platforms – A Facility for Every Depth

koryc@armoda.com (Kory Cureton) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:20:04 GMT

The operating depths of offshore platforms for the oil and gas industry have increased tremendously since the humble beginning of offshore drilling on a wooden pier off the coast of California in 1897 by H.L. Williams. With advancements in technology over the last 90 years, the push to go into deeper and deeper waters has opened access to more oil fields. As a supplier of portable accommodation modules and technical buildings for offshore platforms, Armoda’s units are utilized across the full range of platforms at every depth. This article will cover the depths in which offshore platforms operate, from fixed platforms located just offshore to drillships operating in the open ocean.

Armoda Blog

Certified Welding Inspectors: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Compliance

Modular Solutions for Research Vessels | Flexible Vessel Customization

Offshore Electrical Buildings: VFDs, MCCs & Switchgear

ARMODA APPOINTS BRANDON J. ARCENEAUX AS CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

DNV vs. ISO Containers: Understanding the Key Differences

BESS Containers for Data Centers

Powering Modern Data Centers with Modular Energy Storage

Armoda Completes Innovative Modular Living Quarters for Dredging Barge

Expanding POB Capacity with a Custom Fiberglass Accommodations Package

Case Study: Armoda’s Single-Lift Fiberglass Accommodations Package
Location: Inland Waters, Gulf of Mexico
Offshore Vessel: Barge
Operations: Dredging

Project Overview

Expanding Offshore Living: Armoda's Single-Lift Accommodation Success

Case Study: Armoda's Single Lift Accommodation Package
Location: Gulf Of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf 1200 meters or 4,000 feet of water
Offshore Facility: Floating Production Facility, Semi-submersible
Operations: Subsea wells (31,000 feet or 9,400 meters)

20-Foot Module Advantage: Certified, Versatile, and Built for Offshore

Armoda 20-foot Modules: Compliant and Versatile

Offshore Vessels: Flag State and Classes

Designing Prefab Electrical Control Buildings for Marine Environments

How Armoda Portable Accommodation Modules and Auxiliary Equipment Operate In Winter

Welding Certifications and Their Importance For Offshore Modules

Offshore Platforms – A Facility for Every Depth

Armoda Blog

Certified Welding Inspectors: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Compliance

Modular Solutions for Research Vessels | Flexible Vessel Customization

Offshore Electrical Buildings: VFDs, MCCs & Switchgear

ARMODA APPOINTS BRANDON J. ARCENEAUX AS CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

DNV vs. ISO Containers: Understanding the Key Differences

BESS Containers for Data Centers

Powering Modern Data Centers with Modular Energy Storage

Armoda Completes Innovative Modular Living Quarters for Dredging Barge

Expanding POB Capacity with a Custom Fiberglass Accommodations Package

Case Study: Armoda’s Single-Lift Fiberglass Accommodations PackageLocation: Inland Waters, Gulf of MexicoOffshore Vessel: BargeOperations: Dredging

Project Overview

Expanding Offshore Living: Armoda's Single-Lift Accommodation Success

Case Study: Armoda's Single Lift Accommodation PackageLocation: Gulf Of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf 1200 meters or 4,000 feet of waterOffshore Facility: Floating Production Facility, Semi-submersibleOperations: Subsea wells (31,000 feet or 9,400 meters)

20-Foot Module Advantage: Certified, Versatile, and Built for Offshore

Armoda 20-foot Modules: Compliant and Versatile

Offshore Vessels: Flag State and Classes

Designing Prefab Electrical Control Buildings for Marine Environments

How Armoda Portable Accommodation Modules and Auxiliary Equipment Operate In Winter

Welding Certifications and Their Importance For Offshore Modules

Offshore Platforms – A Facility for Every Depth

Case Study: Armoda’s Single-Lift Fiberglass Accommodations Package
Location: Inland Waters, Gulf of Mexico
Offshore Vessel: Barge
Operations: Dredging

Case Study: Armoda's Single Lift Accommodation Package
Location: Gulf Of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf 1200 meters or 4,000 feet of water
Offshore Facility: Floating Production Facility, Semi-submersible
Operations: Subsea wells (31,000 feet or 9,400 meters)