Overview
This program is designed to provide delegates with a basic understanding of the hazards associated with helicopter transport whether landing on a Helideck, on a Ship or on an Offshore Installation. Safety and Survival equipment, both passenger issued and on the helicopter are reviewed as well as procedures for preparing to ditch, abandonment on the surface and underwater escape exercises using the UETS-HUET.
PROGRAM CONTENT
Areas of study will include the following:
Helicopter Safety & Escape:
- Offshore helicopter hazards
- Personnel and aircraft survival equipment
- Procedures to prepare for ditching
- Helicopter abandonment & underwater egress procedures
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) using the Underwater Egress Training Simulators(UETS)
Sea Survival:
- Abandonment theory and practical sea survival training.
- Actions for mustering and boarding of a survival craft, and actions as a passenger during launching operations.
- Use of helicopter rescue strops, and winching procedures.