433-Helicopter Operations Procedure / 748
H
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p
ter
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900610
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4.5.3
The
Vessel
should
have an up-to-date version of IATA Recommendations that provide full details of
dangerous goods and precautions for transport. Before preparing possibly dangerous goods for air
transport, personnel
shall
inform the
H
L
O
to ensure compliance with Technical requirements and
instructions.
No potentially dangerous goods
shall
be loaded without obtaining the approval of
B
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N
and the
H
elico
p
ter
C
ontractor
24 hours in advance. Before loading, dangerous goods
shall
packed and
manifested and adequately labelled by a suitably qualified person.
Under normal circumstances, the
H
eli-A
d
min
C
lerk
shall
notify the Helicopter Contractor 24 hours in
advance of any flight involving transport of Dangerous Good. Notification must include the following
information:
x
Identification of goods;
x
Description of potential hazards;
x
Weight and quantity of shipment.
This information
should
also be provided to the
H
elico
p
ter Master
when the helicopter arrives on the
Vessel
. Under exceptional circumstances the 24 hours advance notification rule for transport of
Dangerous Goods may waived with the consent of the
H
elico
p
ter Master
.
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4.5.4
The
H
eli-A
d
min
C
lerk
will check carry-on baggage prior to passengers boarding the helicopter.
Carriage of freight by passengers in the cabin is permitted by the CAA in accordance with rules defined in
Operations Manuals. However, local rules may apply and
should
be checked. Such freight
shall
be
stowed according to the instruction of the flight crew in such a way that it will not obstruct exit routes. The
only item of personal baggage permitted in the cabin is reading material.
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G
eneral
Gu
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4.6.1
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4.6.2
In case of crash on helideck, the
H
L
O
will:
Radio request for initiation of hazard status to the radio room or central control room (CCR), unless hazard
status is initiated automatically by activation of firewater/foam DIFFS systems.
Implement an initial response, e.g. fire-fighting on helideck and rescue operations.
Follow instructions after arrival of
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Res
p
onse
Sup
ervisor
.
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eck
4.6.3
The
H
L
O
will:
Radio request for issuing a hazard status to the radio room or central control room (CCR), unless hazard
status is initiated automatically by activation of firewater/foam DIFFS systems.
Instruct any aircraft on deck to lift off.
Instruct cranes to lay down loads and move jibs to a safe position.
Confirm that approach and overshoot areas are clear.
Prepare helideck fire-fighting equipment for use if necessary.
Ensure fire-fighting and rescue teams are standing by and suited up for fire fighting/rescue response.
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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