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4.8.7.1 Helideck emergency procedures
PFEER (Regulation 8) requires an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to be in place for an offshore Vessel.
The helideck emergency procedure
should
form an integral part of the
Vessel
ERP
.
The following sections provide a basic structure for developing procedures for a variety of helideck
firefighting and rescue scenarios that
should
be in the ERP. The procedures
should
be written to encourage
the full use of available firefighting / rescue equipment and resources to best advantage. The ERP
should
include all elements for on and offshore co-ordination and support.
4.8.7.2 Crash on deck
The
H
L
O
should
:
x
Raise alarm by operating the break glass call point or via radio room / Engine Control Room
(
E
C
R
)
.
x
Direct first response helideck firefighting and rescue activities.
x
Contact the
Master
at the earliest opportunity.
x
Establish and maintain contact with the radio room, ECR throughout any subsequent
firefighting and rescue operations.
4.8.7.3 Emergency Landing
The
H
L
O
should
:
x
Contact the
Master
at the earliest opportunity.
x
Instruct any aircraft on deck to fly off and hold on any incoming aircraft. Instruct cranes to
lay down loads, and move jibs to a safe position.
x
Confirm that the approach and overshoot areas are clear.
x
Ensure that Rescue and Firefighting (RFF) equipment is ready for instant use.
x
Ensure firefighting and rescue teams are standing by and are correctly dressed for
firefighting / rescue response.
x
Ensure complementary firefighting media are also to hand.
x
Inform the radio room that the deck is clear and ready to receive the aircraft, maintain
contact with the radio room.
4.8.7.4 Crash on deck, major spillage with no fire
The
H
L
O
should
:
x
Raise alarm by operating the break glass call point or via radio to the radio room.
x
Direct helideck fire team to lay a foam blanket around and under the aircraft.
x
Direct evacuation of the aircraft.
x
Establish and maintain contact with the radio room/ECR /incident room if required.
x
Contact the Master at the earliest opportunity.
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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