Helicopters have a key role to play in offshore renewables, from routine crew transport to casualty evacuation and SAR.
At the planning phase it is often necessary to deconflict with other users, such as oil and gas platforms, as a wind farm can obstruct approaches and take-offs from existing helidecks. Resolving conflict requires a specialist assessment in conjunction with the Operational Regulations, as well as a deep understanding of aircraft performance. Many consultants will tell you what the Regulations say, we will tell you what they mean as Mark Prior has been part of the JAA and EASA Rule Making Processes.
At the operational phase of a wind farm, there are again challenges to face. Operations to moving decks, such as Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) must take account of the deck landing limits, including the new Motion Severity Index and Wind Severity Index detailed in CAP 437. Operational procedures within the wind farm need to take account of the Operational Regulations and helicopter performance. We provide independent guidance and SME support to set up and audit helicopter contracts.
We provide Safety, Emergency Response Planning and SAR consultancy. This will take into account Regulatory Requirements, Industry Best Practice and Emerging Technology. We are working with major operators to identify technology and procedures to optimise rescue and recovery times.
We are currently providing technical support to 5 major wind farm developments going through the planning process and the construction phase.
At the planning phase it is often necessary to deconflict with other users, such as oil and gas platforms, as a wind farm can obstruct approaches and take-offs from existing helidecks. Resolving conflict requires a specialist assessment in conjunction with the Operational Regulations, as well as a deep understanding of aircraft performance. Many consultants will tell you what the Regulations say, we will tell you what they mean as Mark Prior has been part of the JAA and EASA Rule Making Processes.
At the operational phase of a wind farm, there are again challenges to face. Operations to moving decks, such as Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) must take account of the deck landing limits, including the new Motion Severity Index and Wind Severity Index detailed in CAP 437. Operational procedures within the wind farm need to take account of the Operational Regulations and helicopter performance. We provide independent guidance and SME support to set up and audit helicopter contracts.
We provide Safety, Emergency Response Planning and SAR consultancy. This will take into account Regulatory Requirements, Industry Best Practice and Emerging Technology. We are working with major operators to identify technology and procedures to optimise rescue and recovery times.
We are currently providing technical support to 5 major wind farm developments going through the planning process and the construction phase.