Three things to consider when choosing a Helideck Certification Specialist
Managing helicopter movements onboard a superyacht is a challenging and safety critical operation. You want to know that your landing area is suitable for the helicopter you plan to use and that it can be operated safely.
Our goal at Safeguard Helidecks is to ensure safe aviation at sea. We know that flying comes with inherent risk and our team is experienced in flying out to superyachts, checking the landing area and procedures, and ensuring that the yacht has a certified helideck that will meet the required safety regulations.
As an Aviation Inspection Body, authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), you can be sure that Safeguard Helidecks has the expertise you need. When looking for a team to carry out a superyacht helideck inspection there are some important questions to consider:
Are they an experienced team?
Safeguard Helidecks have a combined experience of over 60 years operating helicopters on vessels at sea. Our team comprises Ex-Military Aircrew, Flight Deck Officers, Survival Specialists, Safety Management Specialists, Helicopter Engineers and Naval Architects. We live and breathe maritime aviation and strive to ensure that superyachts can enjoy their helicopter operations in the safest way possible.
We look after some of the world’s largest superyachts, working with great respect for the privacy of the yacht owners and ensuring they can operate their helideck/s with all the safety checks and required certifications in place.
Can they certify a helideck for commercial flights?
If you want to use your superyacht helideck for charter (fee paying) passengers, then you must have a fully certified helicopter landing area, as this is classed as a ‘commercial’ flight. International aviation regulations mandate that all commercial helicopters must operate to a Certified Helideck and the team at Safeguard Helidecks can provide you with the right certifications, including:
- Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLAC)
- Helicopter Landing Area Inspection Reports (HLAIR)
- Helicopter Landing Area Technical Certificates (HLATC)
Are they responsive?
The use of superyacht helidecks is not commonplace and when an owner wants to bring guest onto the yacht by helicopter, the captain and crew must respond quickly to ensure all the required certifications are in place. The Safeguard Helidecks team always respond quickly and efficiently to certification requests, frequently jumping on a flight out to a yacht with just 24 hours’ notice.
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Get in touch with our team…
To find out more about the range of services we offer and how we can help with your helideck certification requirements, please get in touch. Our team will be happy to answer any questions and give advice on the steps you need to take to ensure the safety of your superyacht helideck. Contact us here.
