425-Helicopter Operations Procedure / 748
H
elico
p
ter
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900610
1
.
P
ur
p
ose
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the safe and effective helicopter operations onboard Bourbon
Vessels equipped with helidecks.
2
. Sco
p
e
This document covers all Helicopter operations onboard Bourbon vessels and applies to all personnel
having responsibilities related to helicopter operations.
Whenever vessel location changes from one National Authority to another, the Vessel Master will ensure that
all relevant local aviation laws and regulations are adhered.
3
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R
es
p
onsibilit
y,
aut
h
orit
y
and accountabilit
y
Managing Director
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Ensuring the requirements of this procedure are implemented, applied and followed.
Vessel Master
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Managing helicopter operations in full compliance with the requirements of this procedure;
b) Ensuring that this procedure is implemented, applied and followed;
c) Observing all legislation applicable to the safe operation of helicopters on the vessel;
d) Ensuring that the appointed
H
L
O
is competent and carries out his duties as described by the Safety
Management System within the
H
L
O
reference terms and job description;
e) Ensuring that all persons engaged in any helicopter operation or near any helicopter landing area are
under the immediate and effective control of the
H
L
O
;
f) Ensuring compliance with weather limitations for operational activities, including those relating to
Standby Vessel operations, specified in the “Adverse Weather Standard”;
g) Endorsing the
H
elico
p
ter Master
's decision to fly in case of abnormal conditions;
h) Ensuring that a valid “CAP437 audit certificate” is maintained by a
Q
uali
f
ied Auditor
at least every
2 years;
i) Keeping satisfactory records of all surveys, inspections and crew training related to the readiness
and availability of the Helideck.
Op
erations Manager
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Ensuring that the requirements and expectations for helicopter operations are communicated and
implemented onboard all vessels under his/her jurisdiction.
C
ontracts Manager
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Monitoring compliance with this procedure and liaising with the
Vessel Master
to best ensure that
he/she has all resources necessary to fulfill his/her duties in respect of this procedure.
H
elico
p
ter Landing
Off
icer
(H
L
O) h
as
the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Taking overall responsibility for the helideck landing facilities;
b) Ensuring that helideck landing facilities are ready upon reception of radio message announcing an
incoming helicopter;
c) Ensuring access to the Helideck is restricted 30 minutes before and 15 minutes after landing or take
off of a helicopter;
d) Monitoring air band frequency to issue landing clearance, when appropriate, and warn
H
elico
p
ter
Master
of any hazard;
e) Ensuring proper passenger movement, baggage supervision and freight handling and the safe
loading of the aircraft;
f) Ensuring application of reliable manifest procedures;
g) Ensuring that helicopter crew is advised of any dangerous substances that might be loaded on the
helicopter;
Version 01. Original date: 8/8/2014. Version date:N/A. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Ops Dpt Project Coordinator. Approved by: BOS Operations Department Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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