The offshore oil & gas industry depends on helicopters for rapid, reliable transport to and from remote platforms. While the safety record has improved over the years, the operational and environmental challenges remain complex and ever-present. Today, we shift the focus from statistics to solutions—exploring the key risks, international best practices, and how expert partners […]
The Effects of Corrosion on Offshore Helidecks Offshore helidecks are vital for the safe transfer of personnel and equipment to and from offshore platforms, especially in the oil and gas industry. However, these structures are constantly exposed to some of the harshest environmental conditions on the planet. Saltwater spray, high humidity, and extreme weather accelerate
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Ensuring safety above all: Helideck Certification-Africa provides inspections for offshore operations Offshore operations are a crucial component of the global energy industry, providing a significant proportion of the world’s oil and gas production. Helidecks, the designated landing areas for helicopters on offshore platforms, play a pivotal role in facilitating crew changes, emergency evacuations and the
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Although many Oil and Gas organisations feel that they are legally bound to training and certifying their crew members through OPITO registered Training Institutes only, this is actually not the case. The International Association for Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) Report 690, (Aircraft Management Guidelines Version 2 May 2017) clearly states that, with regards to
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Economies Of Scale – Recommended Approach The requirements for offshore and onshore Helifuel training have changed. Apart from initial training and two-year renewal, an annual refresher course is recommended. This extract (below) from IOGP Report 590 – Personnel qualifications, experience & training, Page 33, describes the requirement. The logistical complexities involved in offshore refueller training
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