noun
- a floating hotel or accommodation vessel, typically used in offshore oil and gas operations or remote locations
Usage: also spelled 'float-tel'; chiefly used in maritime and energy industries
Examples
- The oil rig workers stayed on a flotel anchored near the platform.
- A flotel was deployed to house the construction crew during the offshore project.
- The company rented a flotel to provide temporary lodging for its employees in the remote area.
- Flotels offer a practical solution for housing workers in locations where land-based hotels are unavailable.