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THE SUPERYACHT HELIDECK OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
David Nelson
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• Estimates show around 200 luxury motor yachts over 60m worldwide
• Approximately 70 with Helidecks
• Of these some 15 are certified for commercial air transport
• Virtually all new builds will have a Helideck; most will seek certification
SUPERYACHTS
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TYPES OF HELIDECK
There are 3 main types of Helideck:• Bow• Aft• Central
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HANGARS
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HELIDECK REGULATIONS
• Must conform to Classification society and registered Flag State rules
• Meet SOLAS requirements• Red Ensign Group• Build standards iaw UK MCA - LY3 or PYC• Certified for commercial use by UK HCA • Other - Flag State aviation inspectorate
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HELIDECK REGULATIONS
• Private need only meet SOLAS and Class/Flag requirements
• Occasional use or ‘Touch-and-Go’ pads very common but most are unaware of limitations and hazards
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FACTORS AFFECTING PILOTS
• Limited space• Visual cues• Vessel motion• Airwake turbulence
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FACTORS AFFECTING CREW
• Preparations• Contingency plans
– Firefighting– Rescue
• Refuel• Helicopter moves
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RECURRING SAFETY ISSUES
• Confined area landings• VCE• Guardrails/Passenger handling• Tie downs• Lighting
Superyacht owners more interested in aesthetics than operating capability and safety
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LIGHTING
• Standards include some form of Floodlighting and/or deckwash
• Moving slowly towards encapsulated strips of LEDs
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MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY ISSUES
• Crew training– Commercial by MCA accredited course– Private no requirement but …
• Risk assessment• Operating manual• Integration at design and build
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SUMMARY
• My personal aim is to make the Helideck environment as safe as possible
• Shipbuilders are unaccustomed to superyacht Helidecks but getting better
• Education increasing through career progression
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It all started here…
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The Future!
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Any Questions