Helicopter Operations Procedures

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HELICOPTER OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

DRAFT DRAFT Ownership: Revision No.: MR
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6th March 05 Suggested Revisions/clarificatons to this procedure are highlighted in Blue Fonts. Patrick Reilly
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS PURPOSE
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GUIDELINES
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RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES DEFINITIONS INSTRUCTIONS
1.5.1 H.L.O or Person in Charge of Helideck Team 1.5.1.1 General 1.5.1.2 Helicopter Landing Checklist 1.5.1.3 Responsibility and Duty After landing (Rotors Running) 1.5.1.4 Responsibility and Duties Prior to and During Take Off 1.5.1.5 Grounded Conditions 1.5.1.6 Starting Up Instructions 1.5.1.7 Safe Helideck Procedures 1.5.2 Firemen 1.5.2.1 Instructions for Heliguard Fireteam 1.5.2.2 Helicopter Landing Procedures 1.5.2.3 Responsibility and Duty During Helicopter Take Off 1.5.2.4 Instruction in Case of Fire 1.5.3 Radio Operator 1.5.3.1 General 1.5.3.2 Landing and Take Off 1.5.3.3 Emergency Situation 1.5.4 Helicopter Crash on Deck 1.5.4.1 Considerations 1.5.4.2 Preparations 1.5.4.3 General Duties Chief Officer Chief Engineer Designated Person in Charge of Helicopter Landing Deck H.L.O. Diving Supervisor Operations Superintendent 1.5.4.4 Helicopter Landing Deck Crew and Firemen Crash on Helicopter Landing Deck Flight Deck Rescue Stopping the Aircrafts Engine Standby Boat (if available) Features of Helicopter Crashes 1.5.4.5 Radio Operator (normally OOW) 1.5.4.6 Officer of the Watch (OOW) 1.5.4.7 All Personnel
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1.5.5 Helicopter Crash in Vicinity 1.5.5.1 Considerations 1.5.5.2 Responsibilities 1.5.5.3 Procedure Designated Person in Charge of Helicopter Landing Deck H.L.O. On Duty Officer Radio Operator (normally OOW) Deck Watch the Heliguard team 1.5.6 Notifications Procedures 1.5.7 Helicopter Overdue 1.5.8 Emergency Exits 1.5.9 Rescue Operations 1.5.10 Advice to Pilots and Charterers 1.5.10.1 Safe Operations of Helicopters 1.5.10.2 Pre-Arrival 1.5.10.3 Arrival 1.5.11 Protocol Matrix 1.5.12 Helideck Capability Matrix
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1.0 1.1
HELICOPTER OPERATIONS GUIDELINES PURPOSE

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The purpose of the following instruction is to establish standardized responsibilities and activities for helicopter operations. This procedure covers all Company vessels with helicopter landing decks.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The Master, via the appointed person in charge of the helideck team, H.L.O,. has the direct overall responsibility for all helicopter operations onboard. The Master HLO is responsible for all operations, which are conducted on the helideck. He will be specifically responsible for ensuring the following: a) That all personnel are aware that the helideck must be cleared prior to take-off and landing (of both people and objects). b) That all the required equipment is in position and in full working condition (safety equipment, lighting, rescue and fire fighting equipment). c) That all personnel involved with the operation of the helideck are proficient in the operational requirements. This includes both normal and emergency conditions. d) That passengers are correctly controlled during embarkation and disembarkation. The responsible person will be responsible for ensuring the safe disembarkation and embarkation of all personnel travelling in the helicopters as well as ensuring that safe conditions exist on the helideck before, during and after both take off and landing. e) The vessel may operate in areas where local or national rules apply, these must be followed. f) The vessel charterer may have additional requirements, which he should make known to vessel. Responsibilities for personnel participating in other related activities will be described in following sections as appropriate.
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DEFINITIONS H.L.O. HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER, ( HOLDING RELEVANT QUALIFICATION ) HELIGUARD HELIDECK FIREFIGHTING TEAM ( HAVING ATTENDED HELI. FI.FI. COURSE) O.C.C. OPERATION CONTROL CENTRE OOW OFFICER OF THE WATCH RADIO OP. SENIOR WATCHKEEPING D.P.O. MANNING THE O.C.C. BRIDGE ADMIN CLERK/MEDIC
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1.5
INSTRUCTIONS
1.5.1 Person in Charge of the Helideck Team H.L.O. 1.5.1.1 General The responsible person HLO is to ensure that: a) Prior to landing and take-off the helicopter deck is free from all loose articles and anything that may catch the rotors. b) All warning and signal lighting is on and working. Floodlights are to be checked prior to landing and to be turned on only by request of the pilot. c) All non-authorized personnel are kept well away from the helideck before landing and until the helideck is clear. d) No smoking on the helideck. e) Crane operations are terminated before landing and until the helicopter is clear of the vessel. f) Fire fighting Heliguard team is ready and dressed with proper clothing and equipment as required. g) Safety nets are checked and safely secured with proper tension. Cargo and passenger manifests are duly in order and available to be handed over to the pilot. Hard hats are only to be worn if they are secured by chinstraps. No headgear is permitted in the vicinity of helo operations. Passengers, to be instructed on their conduct on the helideck. N.B. Comment No heli safety video available 1.5.1.2 Helicopter Landing Checklist Thirty minutes prior to the estimated time of arrival, the O.O.W. will advise the H.L.O. person in charge of and the helideck team, who will then make the following checks: Ensure that the helideck area is clear of loose items. Check availability of fire fighting/emergency equipment. Inform the bridge/control room. Ten minutes before the estimated time of arrival of the helicopter, the O.O.W. and the H.L.O. will undertake the following :Page 6 of 23

Advise cranes to stop work and park booms clear of the 210-degree sector. If the vessel is working alongside an installation, platform cranes may also have to be stopped. This is achieved by contacting the platform radio operator. In the case of helicopter movements to an adjacent platform, vessel crane movements are required to cease and booms parked clear of flight paths. Restrict access to helideck and advise non-authorized personnel to leave the area. Unlock and check the safety equipment box. Advise fire crew to standby.
Ensure standby vessel (if available) has been informed of helicopter. Ensure that the Engineroom control room is informed. Immediately before landing, the H.L.O. will make the following checks: Confirm that cranes have stopped work and booms are clear. Ensure that helideck fire crew is dressed and in place. Ensure that helideck is clear of non-authorized personnel. No smoking on the helideck. Inform the O.C.C. and Engineroom control room Ensure that the fire pump is running if no start is close to the helideck. 1.5.1.3 Responsibilities and Duties After Landing (Rotors Running) After the helicopter has landed and the anti-collision light has been switched off, the H.L.O. will ensure that no personnel are allowed to approach the helicopter until instructed to do so. The H.L.O. is responsible for the following tasks : If requested by the pilot, chocks will be placed in position. The Manifest list detailing all persons disembarking will be obtained from the pilot. All personnel will be instructed by the person in charge of the helideck team on the route to follow when leaving the helideck. The person in charge of the helideck team will ensure that, whilst the rotors are running and unless an emergency situation exists, movement of all personnel shall be restricted to the safe areas of the helicopter and away from the tail rotors. The person in charge of the helideck team will supervise the unloading of freight and baggage from the helicopter. The passenger disembarkation manifest and cargo manifest will be passed to the Administrator for registration and cabin allocation. 1.5.1.4 Responsibilities and Duties Prior to and During Take Off An outward manifest detailing all personnel travelling from the vessel together with freight and baggage details will be obtained from Admin.
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All outgoing passengers will be loaded and checked against the manifest. Freight and baggage will be loaded and checked against the manifest. The flight crew will supervise the loading to ensure that it complies with the regulations and that all items are safely stowed. Certain goods, classified as dangerous, are not allowed to be carried by helicopters. The Administrator, or appointed person, as directed by the Master, will conduct a Security Baggage Search to ensure the following items are not carried. Goods classified as dangerous include: Alcohol Compressed gases Fire-arms Corrosive liquids (including mercury) Offensive weapons Magnetic material Matches Oxidising materials Lighters Poisons Drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor) Flammable liquids Noxious irritating substances Polymerizable materials Radioactive materials Any articles possessing other inherent characteristics, which make them unsuitable for carriage by air, unless correctly packed.
When the helicopter is ready for take off, the H.L.O. will ensure that all the procedures in paragraph 2.1 have been carried out and that a safe condition exists on the helideck and surrounding areas. The H.L.O. will signal to the Pilot that the deck is clear for take off. The H.L.O. will then ensure that no person goes on the helideck until the helicopter has taken off. 1.5.1.5 Grounded Conditions When a helicopter is grounded due to high winds a decision may be made by either the pilot or the Master to "tie-down" the aircraft in order to prevent damage either to it or to the vessel. Under these circumstances, the tie down will be carried out by the helideck team under the guidance of the Pilot. 1.5.1.6 Starting Up Instructions
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Standby in view of the pilot outside the helicopter cockpit, clear of the rotors. On request by the pilots to start No.1 or No.2 engine (one or two fingers up) to carefully observe the engine during start-up. On the request by the pilot to start the other engine (one or two fingers up), to carefully observe the engine start-up. In start up conditions the rotors may dip towards the deck more than in constant running and this is to be guarded against. After rotor engagement, move to right hand side of helicopter cockpit and standby. After departure of the aircraft the H.L.O.will inform the O.C.C. OOW and Engineroom control. The H.L.O. will dismiss the Heliguard crew after the pilots give clearance.
1.5.1.7 Safe Helideck Procedures If wind speeds exceed 45 knots (1 minute sustained) over the helideck, helicopter operations should be carefully considered. The H.L.O. has the authority to stop/suspend helicopter operations if he considers the helideck to be unsafe for personnel. Other unsafe conditions may be created by: severe gusts in showers and squalls ice, snow, sleet and/or rain gusts in combination with the above vessel motion The helicopter should be positioned on the helideck in such a way that sufficient safe distance is present between the outer perimeter of the main and tail rotors and the outer perimeter of the helideck. Certain helicopter types use normally portside doors only for passengers. If the wind over the helideck forces the helicopter to land in such a way that the port side doors are opposite the helideck exits, then the starboard side doors should be used in order to enable safe access to the helideck. The H.L.O. in consultation with the Master may request the pilot to re-position the helicopter on the helideck in order to achieve safe walking areas and safe access. 1.5.2 Firemen
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1.5.2.1 Instructions for Firemen The Helideck Fire Crew will be fully trained in the operation of the fire fighting and emergency equipment. During landing and take off the Firemen is are to be in a protected position adjacent to the helideck, but still to have full overview of the deck. 1.5.2.2 Helicopter Landing Procedure A qualified H.L.O. will be appointed for landing and take off. The appointed H.L.O. will be in command and will have an aeronautical radio, to allow direct contact with the Helicopter Pilot and the O.C.C. OOW The H.L.O. will be advised by the O.C.C. OOW of an expected helicopter landing approximately ten thirty (see 1.5.1.2) minutes before the estimated time of arrival. The Heli-crew will go to the helideck and put on the fire suits provided. The H.L.O. will ensure that all appliances are in position and in a state of readiness for operation if required. When the helicopter is landing, the H.L.O. will pay particular attention to the engines to ensure that there is no fire. If a fire is apparent, the H.L.O. will inform the Pilot. The Heliguard team will be dressed ready to proceed to fight any fire as directed. If any other emergency should occur, such as a helicopter crash, the emergency procedures will be followed. When the helicopter has landed and whilst it is on the deck, the H.L.O. and heliguard team will remain in position. 1.5.2.3 Responsibilities and Duties During Helicopter Take Off When the Pilot is ready to take off, the H.L.O. will be positioned in view of the helicopter cockpit. The Pilot will signal to the H.L.O. that he wishes to start engine(s). The H.L.O. will signal if all is clear and will pay close attention to the engines when starting. If all is clear the H.L.O. will return to a sheltered area to await take off. 1.5.2.4 Instructions In Case Of Fire
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In case of a jet engine fire, warn the pilot immediately. After clearance from the pilot, direct the CO2 fire extinguisher lance into the marked red and white fire extinguisher opening on the side of the engine. In case of a fire on the flight deck or underneath the helicopter, warn the pilot immediately and then start to fight the fire. 1.5.3 Radio Operator NOTE: The Radio Operator is the bridge officer on watch. 1.5.3.1 General The Radio Operator will be advised of the E.T.A. of all helicopters due to use the vessel helideck. This notification will normally be given at least one hour before E.T.A. No helicopter will be allowed to land or take off unless radio communications have been established with the field operations centre (where applicable). The standby vessel must be informed of all helicopter movements.
1.5.3.2 Landing and Take Off The O.O.W. will advise the H.L.O. and the Master when he is informed of helicopter movements. A log will be kept detailing the E.T.A. and number of persons onboard. Send a weather report 45 minutes before planned take off to the appropriate heliport, in marginal conditions During the approach to the vessel the Pilot will establish radio contact giving the E.T.A. The O.O.W. will then continuously monitor for radio signals from the Pilot. The O.O.W. will always provide the pilot with details of the weather conditions and vessel behaviour.
The weather report shall include: Wind velocity (knots) and direction (degrees) Visibility (km. metres) Cloud base (feet) and amount of cloud (1-8/8) Barometric pressure Roll and pitch, degrees (minimum, average and maximum) Heave, feet and ft/sec (minimum, average and maximum)
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Temperature (degrees centigrade) The O.O.W. will ensure that the H.L.O. and the helideck Fireteam is in position on deck ten minutes before the E.T.A. and that the H.L.O. informs him via the aeronautical radio when the helideck is manned and ready. On the helicopter's approach to the vessel, the H.L.O. may if requested provide details of the return load, number of return passengers and time for the ground stop (should be less than 20 minutes). The H.L.O. and O.C.C. will remain available for constant communications with the Pilot throughout landing. When the helicopter is preparing to take off, the H.L.O. will receive the all clear signal from the Pilot who will then give the all clear directly to the Pilot. The H.L.O. will be in constant communication with the Pilot until the helicopter is clear of the vessel. Thereafter, the O.C.C. will maintain a listening watch on helicopter UHF until the helicopter has established communication with the next station. At departure, the Administrator/Clerk/Medic will send a message to the appropriate heliport stating: Call-sign of helicopter Time of departure Estimated time of arrival Number of persons onboard
1.5.3.3 Emergency Situation In an emergency, the O.C.C./ OOW/radio operator will record the information noted below and inform the USCG or the local authorities if not in the U.S. waters in the area of operation. The Master will be informed of any emergency situation. The following information should be recorded: Call sign of helicopter Time Position of helicopter Type of emergency Intentions of pilot in command Names of POB When an emergency situation arises, continuous listening watch shall be maintained. 1.5.4 Helicopter Crash on Deck
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1.5.4.1 Considerations Fires should be attacked from the windward side. Due to a high risk of re-ignition, a combination of dry powder and either water or foam should be used. Powder will extinguish flames; water will cool the object. A layer of foam will insulate objects from the heat of the fire. Water spray in combination with foam will break down the flames. If the fire is too fierce to be extinguished with the available equipment, the maximum amount of water spray should be applied to cool surrounding objects. Special attention should be paid to high pressure cylinders and piping. Foam should be applied to form a carpet around the wreck to prevent a fuel spill fire. General extinguishing shipboard procedure: 1. Initiate FIRE ALARM status, inform the O.C.C. OOW who will make P.A. 2. Prepare back-up Rescue Fire teams to assist Heliguard. 3. Dry powder should immediately be applied at the maximum rate possible. This will extinguish or retard the fire until more equipment is brought to bear. 4. Applying foam to the object and the immediate surrounding area should commence as quickly as possible. 5. The use of water jets or spray directly onto the helicopter should only be considered if the combined use of powder and foam proves insufficient, as water may break down the foam layer. 6. Water spray should be applied to cool surrounding objects. 7. Establish and maintain contact with the bridge or O.C.C. (as applicable). 8. Consideration should be given to maneuver the vessel to position the fire on the downwind section of the vessel to blow the heat/flames away from additional fuel. 9. A PA announcements should be made to have all non essential personnel muster at an appropriate muster station. To evacuate victims from a crashed helicopter, the approach should be made from windward. The risk of gas, fire and explosion will be imminent. If the wreck is on fire, all extinguishing agents should be concentrated on keeping a free and protected path to the nearest emergency exit. The rescue team should wear fire entry suits and be backed by a team ready to apply water spray and dry powder. All crash equipment should be brought to a proper position for use. Access to the helicopter cabin should be made through windows and/or doors. Attempts at perforating the fuselage to obtain access to the cabin should not be made unless all exits are blocked. Survivors will probably suffer from shock and must be guided towards the exits to prevent falling overboard or stumbling back into the flames. As soon as a survivor is guided out of the danger area, he should be escorted to the vessel's hospital. 1.5.4.2 Preparations
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The Master has overall responsibility and co-ordinates all activities according to his judgment of the total situation. He will issue calls for outside assistance if considered necessary and order auxiliary vessels in the area to appropriate positions. In any event he is to inform the USCG or local authority if operating outside US waters in all circumstances. Delay in doing this has proved, in the past to have cost lives. If notice of an intended emergency landing is received, the fire alarm is sounded and information on the situation passed on by the vessel public address (PA) system. If diving bell is launched, abort the operations. Fly off any helicopter on the deck and "hold off" incoming aircraft. Check that the approach and overshoot areas are clear. Ascertain souls on board (SOB). 1.5.4.3 General Duties H.L.O. observing crash or other incidents during landing or taking-off which are that is, or may develop into, an emergency situation, will immediately inform the OOW and man the main extinguishing equipment. Chief Officer Discontinues all ongoing operations Directs Back-up squad to put on entry suits, B.A. and prepare for rescue operation. Directs the preparation of foam and dry powder extinguishing system, organizes manning of the equipment for a coordinated, swift attack from windward. Organizes back up with fire hoses for rescue team. Organizes safeguarding of area surrounding helicopter landing deck. Assigns personnel to prepare for launching of pick up boat. If provided. Assigns personnel to man the boat.
Chief Engineer Ensure that maximum power is available for emergency maneuvering. Supervises the closing of doors and hatches. Supervises stopping of ventilation plant, directs closing of flaps and air inlets. Organizes protection of vital arrangements in consultation with Master. Eliminates sources of ignition in area.
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Prepares to assist in rescue and fire fighting operations in consultation with the Master. Deploys assigned teams to shut down ventilation and close doors, hatches and flaps in air inlets not affecting the maintenance of power. Directs the elimination of ignition sources in the hazardous areas. Organizes protection of vital arrangements in consultation with the Master.
Helicopter Landing Officer in Charge of Helicopter Landing Deck Supervises damage control operations on helicopter landing deck by: Initiating an immediate evacuation of all personnel from the wrecked helicopter. Directing measures to prevent ignition of fuel spills. In case of fire, directing a massive attack upon the fire. In case of fire immediately call the bridge OOW (or DP control center as applicable) over the radio. Directing rescue team to appropriate approach for evacuating operation. Establishing protection and cover for rescue team. Establishing safeguarding of the area surrounding the wreck. Seeing that injured people are brought to a safe position and given first aid treatment. Keeping Master informed of the development. Diving Supervisor Abort diving operations. Recovers bell. Prepares divers for hyperbaric evacuation if required. (Check with the bridge or DP control center). Assemble surface divers (if available) for rescue operations. Operations Superintendent On alarm confirms to the OOW that alarm signal has been received. (Abort dive alarm Red Status). Supervises recovery of bell etc. Safeguards diving plant, prepares for hyperbaric evacuation. Deploys off duty crew etc. in consultation with Master. Medic Reports to the O.C.C. OOW when stretcher team is present, prepares Hospital to receive casualties. 1.5.4.4 Helicopter Landing Officer and Heliguard Fireteam Crash on Helicopter Landing Deck:
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In the situation of an actual crash landing on the helicopter landing deck, the Heliguard fireteam should: If no fire is apparent, but there is a fuel spill, cover the spill with a foam blanket to prevent ignition. Ensure a fire watch is maintained, particularly for escaping fuel, which may run to lower decks. Passenger Rescue The doors and hatches on helicopters are of simple construction and are unlikely to be jammed. If they are jammed, prise them open. If forcible entry is necessary cut only at recognized break in points such as emergency exits and windows. If a helicopter is lying on its side, support the occupants carefully when seat harnesses are released (single seat belts are used for passengers). Flight Deck Rescue There are emergency exits on the flight deck. If perspex panels have to be broken to gain access, spray them with CO from extinguisher (this will make them brittle) and then tap sharply with a fireman's axe. The pilot has a four point inertia reel type seat harness. If he has to be released, undo it by operating the normal release mechanism. Stopping the Aircrafts Engine When the helicopter is in the normal position and the pilot and/or crew are incapacitated and the engine and rotors are still running: Either: Stop the engine by spraying CO/dry powder/water into the air intake. Although the engine is stopped the rotor blades will continue to rotate for a short time. Or: Gain access to the cockpit. Close down the engines by shutting off fuel and batteries. Fuel: pull both T - handles, shut down fuel cocks. Batteries: switch off battery master switch. Standby Boat (if available) Upon observing a helicopter crash, approach the wreck from the windward side. This is to both provide a lee for the helicopter and any rescue operations and to remain upwind of any fire hazard. Alert the crew and prepare to launch the pickup boat for retrieval of victims. Prepare to fight any eventual fire or prevent the ignition of jet fuel spill. Await further orders from the Master. Features of Helicopter Crashes: The most significant difference between a helicopter and other aircraft is that the helicopter has no wings, putting its engine(s) and fuel tanks immediately adjacent to the cabin. It also means that, in the event of a crash: There is a possibility of flying debris from rotor blades. A helicopter is less likely to remain upright. There is considerably less air gap beneath the airframe.
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The shorter throw of secondary fire fighting agents (CO2, Dry Powder) is more advantageous (owing to the close proximity of the cabin, engines and fuel tanks).
Another significant feature is that a helicopter takes off and lands without forward speed, so generally speaking there is less disruptive damage to a helicopter and the occupants are more likely to survive. 1.5.4.5 Radio Operator (normally OOW) Upon notification of a helicopter crash, contact local air traffic control and inform them of the situation and establish communication with the shore base for handling messages. In case the radio equipment cannot be operated or the radio station has to be evacuated, call the Master for further orders. Obtain possible VHF radio and establish contact with the stand-by boat for the relay of messages. 1.5.4.6 Officer of the Watch (OOW) The OOW should: Instigates diver "red alert". Go to yellow alert for well intervention operations. Makes a PA announcement advising all personnel of the situation. Informs the stand-by boat (if available). Informs the platform OIM if vessel is within the 500 metre zone. 1.5.4.7 All Personnel In case of an emergency situation on the helicopter landing deck there will be a PA announcement. Fire Team reports to Fire Station. Two members don fire entry suits, the remaining members put on protective garments and assist. Diving team orders divers back to the bell and recovers the diving bell. Await further orders from the Operations Superintendent. 1.5.5 Helicopter Crash in Vicinity 1.5.5.1 Considerations For any number of reasons a helicopter may ditch or crash into the sea either voluntarily or through necessity. Very little can be done to prepare for this particular situation, other than having the ships lifeboat available and ready for immediate use and all personnel being aware of the general procedures which may be required. 1.5.5.2 Responsibility Master has overall responsibility and will determine the line of action and coordinate all rescue activities according to his judgement of the total situation. He will
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request assistance from all vessels in the vicinity to the best advantage of the operations. Helicopters in the area will be called upon to approach the site of the accident and relay the first situation report to all parties preparing rescue efforts and also make the first rescue attempts if the situation permits. The Master will issue calls for other outside assistance, also notify USCG (or other local authority if outside US waters) and keep them informed of the proceedings and act as Commander on scene.
1.5.5.3 Procedure Anyone observing a helicopter downing, shall immediately inform the bridge (or DP control centre as appropriate) about the situation. Helicopter Landing Officer in Charge of Helicopter Landing Deck Contact Master for determination of mode of action. Abort any diving operations in progress. Request diving team to prepare surface divers for search operations. In case decision to launch Lifeboat is reached: Join lifeboat crew, check equipment and communications and get waterborne. Maintain contact with the Pilot on the aeronautical radio for any advice or instructions, if the aircraft is still afloat. Approach the wreck and direct rescue operations by VHF. Survivors should be transferred to the nearest vessel, with Medical facilities. On Duty Officer On information of helicopter ditch, announce by PA system that helicopter has ditched and also other known particulars of the situation. If diving bell is launched, or diving in progress, abort dive. Radio Operator (normally OOW) On notification of helicopter ditch, establish contact with coastal radio station and prepare for transmission of messages authorized by the Master. Prepare to establish radio contact between our vessel and vessels-aircraft approaching site of accident. Deck Watch Prepare Lifeboat and stand-by to launch on order. Divers dress and prepare to assist (if available).
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1.5.6 Notification Procedures Having informed the USCG (or appropriate local authority) and the local platform based air traffic control, the Master should immediately inform the shore based Emergency Response Team. Shore base will inform: Owner/operator of helicopter (if known). Other helicopter companies. Department of Transport Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). Police Company Doctor (who will in turn alert hospital facilities as necessary). Customs and Excise (for rapid clearance of personnel and services needed during emergency action). Immigration Department. Information to be reported should include: Helicopter type and call sign (if known). Number of personnel on board. Name of vessel or installation Position of crash in relation to vessel or installation. Description of incident. Time of incident. Details of any known injuries (names of injured persons not to be given over 'open' communications). Weather conditions on scene. Actions taken on the scene. Any other organization notified and assistance requested. All messages should be timed and the names of both the caller and receiver should be noted. 1.5.7 Helicopter Overdue If more than 3 5 minutes has elapsed from the time (ETA) when the helicopter should have made a scheduled position report or should have landed, the O.O.W. radio operator shall call the helicopter. If contact is not re-established, the O.O.W. radio operator shall immediately inform both the coastal radio station and the aircraft radio station declaring a PAN situation. The Master shall be informed and any support vessels dispatched along the estimated approach route of the helicopter. On board the vessel, preparations should be made for the possible off loading and treatment of survivors.
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If the helicopter is definitely known to have crashed and no message has been sent or received, a May Day situation should be declared and messages sent to the coastal and air radio station. Depending on the situation, where and how the helicopter has crashed or crash landed, the units directly involved shall immediately give all possible assistance. Even in moderate waves, helicopters will most likely capsize, but will stay afloat for hours if impact does not burst open the fuselage. The cabin will gradually be flooded. After capsizing, the emergency exit doors cannot be removed until water pressure is equalized. On most helicopters, pop out floats are mounted on the lower part of the fuselage or frame. The floats will inflate on immersion. Fuel tanks, located in the lower part of the fuselage, may be leaking. 1.5.8 Emergency Exits Special attention should be paid to the wide doors on the helicopter, as victims may have inflated their lifejackets in addition to wearing bulky survival suits and may have difficulties to get out. 1.5.9 Rescue Operations Rescue operations should be carried out from small boats to avoid puncturing floats and dealing severe blows to the wreck. Do not make attempts to perforate the fuselage to get access to the cabin; the widest door should be the prime target in making access. If divers are available, they should enter the cabin to assist survivors in escaping. Survivors should be transferred to rafts until rescue operations are completed. Severely injured persons should be evacuated immediately after receiving first aid treatment. If required the vessel should cease diving operations in a safe manner and give direct assistance by sailing to the estimated crash position. This action should only be undertaken after consultation with the Customer Representative. 1.5.10 Advice to Pilots and Charterers 1.5.10.1Safe Operations of Helicopters: To ensure that the helicopter operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner Cal Dive International Inc (CDI) would like to advise you of the following procedures. The Cal Dive vessels are often fitted with Dynamic Positioning (DP) and remain on station using their engines and thrusters to hold position. This means that they are capable of changing heading and position quickly, unlike anchored vessels. The DP system takes an input from an Anemometer to help the vessel maintain position. The down draft from a helicopter may, if not corrected for, cause the vessel to lose position therefore the OOW should deselect the affected anemometer prior to conducting helo operations.
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1.5.10.2 Pre Arrival The helicopter is to contact the O.O.W. on the agreed channel/frequency; this should be at an interval as long as possible prior to landing and at least 30 minutes prior to the estimated time of arrival (ETA). 123.05 Mhz The Pilot shall make his ETA known and after discussion with the O.O.W. in the O.C.C. the Pilot will let the vessel know his requirements regarding vessel location, heading and speed. 1.5.10.3 Arrival The Pilot should contact the H.L.O. to ask for a GREEN DECK to ensure that the vessel is ready to receive the helicopter and get permission to land. The pilot shall contact the HLO to ask for a green deck and to get permission to land. This will verify that the vessel is ready to receive the helicopter.
1.5.11
Protocol Matrix Activity Per Homeland Security rules, the vessel should be notified at least 24 hours prior to personnel arriving on board the vessel. The pilot should contact the vessel approximately 15 minutes prior to Notes/Reference Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Drivers License Number or Passport Numbers of personnel scheduled to arrive should be sent/communicated to the vessel. Unless prior alternate plans are made, the vessel will monitor Aeronautical V.H.F.
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arrival at the vessel to request a green deck. At this time, the pilot will be requested to call once more 5 minutes prior to arrival. At this time, the pilot should be given a green deck Crane operators will be called and advised of the imminent arrival of the helicopter. Cranes will remain stationary during the final approach of the helicopter Green deck can only be declared by the HLO after the deck has been walked. If the vessel doesnt have an HLO, then an officer shall be appointed by the Master. The pilot should receive the green deck on the call 5 minutes prior to arrival. No landings may occur without the pilot acknowledging green deck status from the HLO. Violations will result in complaints being filed with the safety department of the company chartering the helicopter, the helicopter company, and the FAA No landings may occur without the pilot acknowledging green deck status, from the H.L.O.
Frequency 123.05.
Crane Operators should adhere to helicopter safety as per EHS Section 8.14.4 Crane Operations.
Due to the extreme hazard to personnel should all protocol not be followed, violations will result in complaints being filed with the safety department of the company chartering the helicopter, the helicopter company, and the FAA. Due to the extreme hazard to personnel should all protocol not be followed, violations will result in complaints being filed with the safety department of the company chartering the helicopter, the helicopter company, and the FAA.
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HELICOPTER OPERATIONS PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINES

11 February 2005 DRAFT DRAFT Ownership: Revision No.: MR DR
1.5.12 Helideck Capability Matrix

VESSEL NAME: I A B C DESCRIPTION HELIDECK SIZE (diameter?): HELIDECK SHAPE (octaganol/circular?): SAFETY APRON: SHELF (width): NET ONLY: METAL: D E II A DECK SURFACE: PERIMETER LIGHTS: WOOD: ANTI-SKID: YES-NO 22.2m Octagonal no 1500mm Steel no yes yes 28' x 29' Square no 5' 6" Steel no yes yes 64 feet/19.5M Octagonal no 3 feet Aluminium no yes yes 22.2m Octagonol no yes Steel no yes yes 31' Octaganol no yes Steel no yes yes UNCLE JOHN WITCH QUEEN MYSTIC VIKING ECLIPSE Q-4000
HELICOPTER OBSTRUCTIONS: Skid obstructions (list any object extending above the level of the deck surface up to 6 inches high). none Tail rotor obstructions (list any object extending above the level of the deck between 6 inches to four feet high within 50 feet of the centre of the landing area). none Main rotor obstructions (list any object extending above the level of the
None
fwd Mast/railings perimeter lights
Photo-senstivive railings and fire switch for lights ext. Bridge front, approx 40 feet away. Bell 206 6,000 lb yes
heli-control, mast, funnels
none Foam monitors (Port 37',Aft 46'), Both Flood lights, Fwd. handrail, Tugger pedestal(48'). Foam monitors (Port 37',Aft 46'), Both Flood lights, Fwd. handrail, Tugger pedistal(48'). S-61N 20,500 lbs yes
deck four feet high or greater within 50 feet of the centre of the landing area). MAXIMUM DESIGN HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITS: none DESIGN: WEIGHT: HELIDECK FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: S61N 9,298 Kg 3 x Foam Monitor
Superstructure Bell 212 5,060 KG yes
as above S61N 9.3t yes
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CRANE LIGHTING AND MARKING Cranes which can reach within 50 feet of the centre of the helideck, or interfere with approach/departure paths: ROTATING BEACON/STROBE LIGHT: YES-NO No N/A no no no HIGH VISIBILITY PAINT ON BOOM TIP, BALL & HOOK YES-NO yes N/A yes no yes WIND SOCK/VANE: YES-NO WEATHER EQUIPMENT (wind speed/direction, barometer etc): INSTRUMENTATION (for determining pitch, roll, heave etc): yes HELICOPTER REFUELING SYSTEM: YES-NO no COMMUNICATIONS (list aeronautical communication radios: VHF, HF, Fixed & Hand FM or telephone): held Aero Radio VESSEL CONTACT: PERSON: CONTACT No.: Master 281-618-0509 yes no Airband VHF Master 281-618-0562 yes no vhf,hf,fm,phone Master 281-618-0566 yes no VHF, air-radio Master 281-618-0564 yes no vhf, mf, hf, aero radio, phone Master 281-618-0573 yes yes yes Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
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