A generic type of offshore location. This allows an offshore location to be given by an Area Name, and up to four block names. A comment is also allowed. A general meaning of Area. It may be as general as 'UK North Sea' or 'Viosca Knoll'. The user community must agree on the meaning of this element. One to four block ID's, that can more tightly locate the object. The BlockID should be an identifying name or code. The user community must agree on the exact meaning of this element. An offshore location using the North Sea Offshore terminology. An general comment that further explains the offshore location.