447-Helicopter Winching/Hoisting Operations Procedure / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900611
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P
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The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for safety management of helicopter winching
operations carried out for medical evacuation.
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p
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This document covers all Helicopter winching and hoisting operations on Bourbon vessels not equipped with
a helideck and applies to all personnel with relevant responsibilities for helicopter operations.
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R
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p
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and accountabilit
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Mana
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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) Ensuring the requirements of this procedure are implemented, applied and followed.
b) Managing helicopter winching and hoisting operations;
c) Ensuring compliance with this procedure;
d) Observing all legislation applicable to the safe operation of helicopters on the vessel;
Op
erations Mana
g
er
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 Mana
g
er
has the responsibility, authority and accountability for:
a) Monitoring compliance with this procedure and liaising with the
Vessel Master
to best ensure that all
resources are available to support him/her in executing his/her duties in respect of this procedure.
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4.1.1.1 Hoisting zone selection
Helicopter hoisting
should
be carried out on the aft deck relative with available space.
If applicable, the operation
should
be carried out in the designated hoisting zone (regulatory marking).
4.1.1.2 Final decision for transfer
The final decision on whether or not to carry out the hoisting operation will be made by the helicopter pilot
who is solely responsible for the safety of his aircraft.
If the pilot deems that the conditions are unsuitable, he can:
- request the vessel to perform any manoeuver to improve safety.
- elect to send down a rescue swimmer from the helicopter.
Version 01. Original date: 08/08/2014. 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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