When the structure isn't a roof — mounting satellite antennas, cameras, wireless equipment, and Starlink on offshore platforms, industrial railings, and remote structures where a ballasted roof mount doesn't apply.
Offshore platforms and industrial structures don't have roofs. They have railings, structural members, deck grating, and equipment platforms — and none of those are what standard antenna mounts are designed for.
A standard NPRM sits on a flat roof and uses gravity — ballast blocks holding it down. On an offshore platform, there's no continuous flat surface, no roofing membrane to protect, and no option to simply place a heavy base and walk away. Antennas need to attach to what's actually there: safety railings, structural members, and equipment platforms. They also need to survive salt spray, high winds, vibration from equipment and sea state, and the corrosive marine atmosphere that destroys standard hardware within months.
There's also a practical logistics dimension unique to offshore: access is typically by helicopter, which means every component of the mount must fit within helicopter cargo size and weight limits. Ballast material is not readily available on most offshore structures and is cost-prohibitive to ship, so platform mounts must rely on mechanical attachment rather than ballast weight for stability. A mount with components of awkward dimensions that can't be helicopter-lifted in a single load isn't a viable solution for an offshore platform.
Standard NPRMs assume a flat horizontal surface, atmospheric humidity, and ground-level logistics. Offshore platforms have none of these. Baird's UORM and Starlink Platform Mount were specifically engineered around the three constraints that define offshore installations: structural attachment to railings and platforms, corrosion resistance in marine environments, and component sizing for helicopter transport.
One for any antenna or camera, one purpose-built for Starlink. Both designed from the ground up for platform and railing attachment in harsh environments.
The Baird UORM (Universal Oil Rig Mount) is a modular antenna mount that clamps to the platforms and railings of offshore structures and industrial sites. Modular parts adapt to different railing heights and platform configurations. Supports satellite dishes up to 1.2m, wireless antennas, cameras, and other equipment on a 2.37"–2.88" O.D. mast at 5.5' mast height.
The Baird Starlink Platform Mount is purpose-built for Starlink Standard and Flat High Performance antennas on platforms and railings. Modular construction adapts to various railing heights and platform configurations. Hardware is aluminum or stainless steel for marine corrosion resistance. All parts sized for helicopter transport. Compatible with both Starlink antenna types.
Both mounts are designed for any site where the structure is a platform or railing rather than a roof. The two primary application environments are offshore oil and gas and industrial rooftops with railings.
Fixed and semi-submersible production platforms, FPSOs, and drilling rigs. VSAT, microwave, and Starlink connectivity installations where the only mounting surfaces are safety railings and equipment platforms. All Baird platform mount components are helicopter-transportable for offshore logistics.
Commercial and industrial buildings with safety railings around rooftop mechanical equipment areas, HVAC platforms, and elevated walkways. The UORM and Starlink Platform Mount attach to the railing rather than penetrating or ballasting on the roof surface.
The Starlink Platform Mount is specifically designed for Starlink deployments on vessels, platforms, and structures where the antenna must attach to a railing or structural member. Compatible with both Standard Kit and Flat High Performance antennas.
Mining operations, remote energy infrastructure, and industrial facilities where equipment is only accessible by air and where the mounting surface is a structural platform or railing rather than a conventional roof.
Security and surveillance cameras on offshore platforms and industrial structures. The UORM supports cameras alongside satellite and wireless equipment, providing a single modular mounting platform for multiple device types at the same location.
Commercial VSAT terminals and point-to-point microwave links on offshore and industrial platforms. The UORM supports satellite dishes up to 1.2m and wireless antennas, providing a stable platform for communications infrastructure in demanding environments.
Both mounts attach to platforms and railings. The decision comes down to what equipment you're mounting.
| Feature | Universal Oil Rig Mount (UORM) | Starlink Platform Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Satellite dishes up to 1.2m, wireless antennas, cameras, other equipment | Starlink Standard Kit and Flat High Performance antennas only |
| Mast O.D. | 2.37"–2.88" O.D. | 2.37" O.D. |
| Mast height | 5.5' | 5.5' |
| Materials | Galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel | Galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel |
| Helicopter transport | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Modular / adaptable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Starlink adapter | Not included — use with 2.37"–2.88" compatible adapters | Optional — select when ordering |
| 10-year warranty | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Mounting Starlink? Use the Starlink Platform Mount — purpose-built for both Starlink antenna types with the correct 2.37" O.D. mast and Starlink-specific adapter options.
Mounting anything else? Use the UORM — supports satellite dishes up to 1.2m, wireless antennas, microwave equipment, and cameras on a 2.37"–2.88" O.D. mast.
Standard commercial mounts aren't designed for the conditions that define offshore and industrial platform installations. Baird's platform mounts are built specifically for them.
All hardware is hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel — not painted or powder-coated. Salt spray, humidity, and marine atmosphere that destroy standard hardware within months are handled by the same galvanizing process used on every Baird mount.
All UORM and Starlink Platform Mount components are sized and weighted to not exceed helicopter cargo maximums. The complete mount can be transported to the installation site in a single helicopter lift — a critical requirement for offshore and remote deployments.
Unlike ballasted roof mounts, platform mounts clamp mechanically to the structure — providing positive structural attachment that doesn't rely on gravity. This is essential for offshore environments where wind loads and platform motion would make a ballasted mount impractical.
Both mounts use modular parts that can be assembled by a two-person crew with standard hand tools, without heavy equipment or specialty tooling. Field-adjustable to accommodate different railing heights and platform configurations without pre-fabrication.
All Baird mounts carry a 10-year product warranty and are designed and manufactured in the USA. The same warranty applies to platform mounts as to every other Baird product — offshore environments don't exempt the warranty.
Both mounts include assembly instructions and a YouTube instructional video. Documentation is suitable for offshore technicians installing the mount — no on-site engineering support required for standard configurations.
Platform mount installations follow a different sequence than roof mounts — structural attachment replaces ballast, and helicopter logistics replace truck delivery.
Survey the site to identify the railing or structural member that will receive the mount. Measure the railing O.D. or platform member dimensions — the UORM and Starlink Platform Mount are modular and adjust to various railing heights and configurations, but confirming site dimensions before ordering ensures the correct hardware is included. Contact sales@bairdmounts.com with site photos or drawings if the configuration is non-standard.
For satellite dishes, confirm a clear sky view in the direction of the satellite arc from the proposed mounting location. For Starlink, use the Starlink app's obstruction checker before finalizing the mount position. Platform structures can create significant obstructions — cranes, derricks, flare booms, and adjacent equipment modules all need to be accounted for.
All UORM and Starlink Platform Mount components are sized to not exceed helicopter transport maximums. Verify component count and weights against the packing list before transport. Hardware bags should be sealed and protected against sea spray during helicopter transport.
Assemble the base clamp assembly to the railing or structural member per the included assembly instructions. Tighten clamping hardware to specified torque — do not over-tighten on aluminum railing sections. For the Starlink Platform Mount, use stainless steel hardware at all hardware contact points in the marine environment.
Install the mast section to the base assembly and attach the antenna or Starlink adapter. For the Starlink Platform Mount, select the adapter for your antenna type (Standard or Flat HP) when ordering — it mounts directly to the 2.37" O.D. mast. For the UORM, install the appropriate antenna mount adapter for your dish model.
Route cable from the antenna down the mast and along the platform structure to the equipment room using cable ties and conduit clamps at regular intervals. Use drip loops at all downward cable runs to prevent water ingress. Commission the antenna or Starlink system and verify signal quality from the installed position before closing out.
For unusual railing configurations, large antenna installations, or sites with specific structural requirements, contact Baird engineering before ordering. A photo or drawing of the attachment point is usually sufficient to confirm the correct hardware configuration. Email sales@bairdmounts.com with your site details.
The Baird UORM is a modular antenna mount that clamps to the platforms and railings of offshore structures and industrial sites. It supports satellite dishes up to 1.2m, wireless antennas, cameras, and other communications equipment on a 2.37"–2.88" O.D. mast at 5.5' height. All components are sized for helicopter transport and built from galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
The UORM is a general-purpose platform mount for any equipment — satellite dishes up to 1.2m, wireless antennas, cameras, and other gear on a 2.37"–2.88" O.D. mast. The Starlink Platform Mount is purpose-built specifically for Starlink Standard and Flat High Performance antennas on a 2.37" O.D. mast with Starlink-specific adapter options. Both use modular designs sized for helicopter transport and built for harsh environments.
Offshore platforms and many remote industrial sites have no road or sea access — helicopter is the only way to deliver equipment and personnel. Every component of the UORM and Starlink Platform Mount is sized and weighted to not exceed helicopter cargo maximums, so the complete mount can be transported to the installation site. This is a practical requirement most standard mount manufacturers don't address because their products are designed for road-accessible sites.
Yes. The platform mounts are not limited to offshore applications. Industrial rooftops with safety railings around mechanical equipment platforms, elevated walkways, or HVAC areas are all compatible mounting surfaces. The modular clamping design adapts to standard safety railing diameters and configurations. This approach avoids roof penetration and ballast loading entirely — the mount attaches to the railing structure mechanically.
No — the antenna adapter is an optional add-on selected when ordering the mount. Choose the adapter for your specific antenna type: Standard Kit adapter or Flat High Performance adapter. Both are available directly from Baird when configuring your mount order. The base mount package includes all hardware for the railing clamp connection and the 2.37" O.D. mast.
The UORM and Starlink Platform Mount are modular and adaptable to a range of railing heights and platform configurations. For specific railing dimensions, contact sales@bairdmounts.com with a photo or drawing of the attachment point — Baird can confirm compatibility and specify the correct hardware configuration before you order.