Helideck inspection services from Bluebox engineering ltd – protect your offshore platforms and personnel and enhance the reliability of your business.
Helidecks are a critical part of any aviation-supported offshore operation. That is why ensuring the safety of your offshore platforms and personnel is vital. Our helideck inspection and certification services enable you to reduce the risk of ship-to-shore personnel movements. We can help you verify that your facilities and vessels meet regulatory standards, such as CAP 437, NCAA, ICAO Annex 14 Vol II and national regulations. We can also provide certification to demonstrate your compliance and a commitment to safety.
WHY CHOOSE HELIDECK INSPECTION SERVICES FROM BLUEBOX ENGINEERING?
Our services can help you:
- Reduce risk, improve safety and build confidence in the reliability of your operations
- Comply with national and international regulatory and custom requirements
- Verify the competence and training of helideck crews
- Confirm the effectiveness of communication procedures and the interpretation of environmental data
Aim of the inspection and certification process
Offshore / large yacht heliport facilities audit is carried out to assure the operator and if necessary the contracted helicopter operator that the vessel is in compliance with the mandated criteria set out by the national civil aviation authorities (country dependent) for the safe operation of helicopters in the offshore/onshore environment.
Additionally, confirm that personnel responsible for the safe execution of aviation are appropriately trained and competent to carry out their individual and team duties.
Inspection / Audit Scope
To ensure the helideck is designed to meet the criteria set out primarily in UK CAP 437 , Nigerian Nig.CARs Part 12, ICAO Annex 14 Vol II and any specific national regulations. Additionally to assure the client that the supporting infrastructure, including fire and rescue requirements, radio operations, meteorological systems, security and passenger administration is operating in accordance with CAP, ICAO, local and company standards.
The inspection scope is designed to evaluate the following areas:
• Physical Characteristics of the Helideck
• Helideck and Obstacle Free Sectors
• Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
• Refuelling Systems and Quality Assurance Procedures (if Applicable)
• Communication Equipment and Procedures
• Meteorology Support Equipment and Procedures
• Competence of Helideck Crew
• Emergency Response Planning
• Passenger Handling Facilities
• Helicopter Operational Procedures (if Applicable)
WORLD-LEADING COMPLIANCE AND RISK REDUCTION WITH INDUSTRY LEADING HELIDECK INSPECTION SERVICES
With the experience of inspecting and advising on helidecks on a wide range of vessels and production platforms around the world, you can rely on us to mitigate the risk of ship-to-shore employee movements.
With our vast experience and expertise, we can give you the assurance you need that your helideck facilities and safety management procedures meet the highest standards for any industry or sector.
Our helideck inspection services also include:
- Assessment of helideck and surrounding environment
- Fire-fighting and rescue equipment
- Training Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and writing HLO manuals
- Inspection of maintenance facility and refueling procedures
- Emergency response plans
Friction testing drop load test for helideck perimeter net as part of CAP 437 and NCAA compliance, using specialist equipment that meets the requirements of the standard