427-Helicopter Operations Procedure / 748
H
elico
p
ter
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900610
Advising the
H
L
O
of helicopter ETA, incoming load, and special requirements approximately 30 minutes
before ETA.
Switching on and/or off the non-directional beacon (NDB) at the request from the
H
elico
p
ter Master
He will
also ensure the NDB is switched off after landing. The RO
should
maintain a flight log.
C
rane
Op
erator
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Advising the
H
L
O
of crane operations that will unavoidably affect helicopter operations and obeying
the instructions of the
H
L
O
.
4
.
D
escri
p
tion
4
.1
G
eneral
p
rinci
p
les
O
ns
h
ore
4.1.1
All personnel travelling offshore are required to be in possession of a valid passport.
HUET
should
be completed using an underwater escape simulator for all aircrew and frequent flying offshore
passengers at intervals not to exceed 4 years if engaged in offshore helicopter operations.
O
ff
s
h
ore
4.1.2
Loose articles
shall
not be left on or near the landing area. Provisions, empties and other gear
shall
be kept
at a safe distance from the landing area. Special care
shall
be taken with light articles. Safety equipment, fire
extinguishers, etc. must be kept in their correct location, in close proximity to the landing area.
4.1.2.1 Suspicious packages
Any suspicious packages should immediately be drawn to the attention of the
H
L
O
and then to the Vessel
Master
. The package
should
be disposed in a safe area with minimum handling.
If an explosive device is suspected, do not handle it. Clear all persons from the area and immediately cordon
off the helicopter area . Operations
shall
be directed by
S
h
i
p S
ec
u
rity
O
ff
icer
.
4.1.2.2 Safety on board
The 'NO SMOKING' policy must be observed throughout any helicopter flight.
Passengers
shall
remain seated with seat belts fastened at all times until the
H
L
O
has indicated that he is
ready for passenger disembarkation and the
H
elico
p
ter Master
switched off 'Fasten Seatbelts' sign.
Transit suits shall be fully zipped up during the flight and a thermal insulation garment (TIG)
should
be worn if
deemed necessary.
The instructions displayed within the helicopter and briefing lounge
should
be read and understood by all
passengers.
4.1.2.3 Helideck according the country legislations
The helideck layout and equipment
shall
be fitted according to the country legislations.
The
Vessel Master
must ensure that the facilities and equipment of the helideck comply with the legislation
of the country of the area covered by the vessel's operations and if a proper certificate
should
be issued by
the country.
The
C
ontract Manager
and the
Op
eration Manager
shall
ensure that the
Vessel Master
has the means
and information necessary to apply the appropriate equipment and facilities changes in accordance with the
procedure helideck.
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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