By SuperyachtNews 15 Feb 2012
Yacht-specific MCA helicopter training introduced
The maritime and coastguard agency has issued the first crew helicopter operations and training syllabus tailored specifically to large yachts, says the agency.….
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MGN 695 (M) - Training Standards for Crew Taking Part in Helicopter Operations on Large Commercial Yachts
Guidance on the training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) and Helideck Assistants (HDA) working on large commercial yachts with helicopter decks.
This Notice replaces MGN 442 and should be read with the Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training Syllabus .
This document provides guidance on the training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLOs) and Helideck Assistants (HDA) working on large commercial yachts with helicopter decks complying with the Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code.
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Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook This handbook has been written on a voluntary basis by James Frean, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, as part of the project currently being undertaken by the Large Yacht Helideck Training Working Group. No responsibility or liability is accepted by any party connected with this handbook ...
Helicopter Handbooks. Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook (MCA) (770kb PDF) Large Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook (MCA) (502kb PDF) KNOWLEDGEABLE . RESOURCEFUL . RELIABLE.
This publication was withdrawn on 12 March 2024. The UK ship register large yacht services, helicopter guidance has been replaced with the Large yacht helideck safety training syllabuses.
• Large Commercial Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook • Large Commercial Yacht Helideck Safety Training Syllabus 2.2 The Large Commercial Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook and the Refuelling Guide provide guidance on the operation of helicopters on large yachts and may be used as a basis for operations to be included in the ISM Safety ...
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Large Commercial Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook; Large Commercial Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook; This decision was made on the basis that the REG Yacht Code requires each helicopter ...
Practical safety procedures in helicopter operations and equipment testing; ... Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3) registered vessels that are in charter, or intended for charter, must have a helideck crew with either an Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) certificate or equivalent, or MCA accredited helideck crew. ...
The relevant documents, which can be downloaded from the MCA website, are the Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook, the Large Yacht Helicopter Refueling Guide and the Large Yacht Helicopter Safety Training Syllabus. Initial meetings to draft the documentation started in 2008 but the Helideck Working Group (HWG) did not complete it until ...
November 2010. APPLICABILITY: 1.1. This Annex outlines the minimum standards for helicopter landing areas, and associated facilities on board vessels within the scope of this Code where helicopter operations to or from the vessel are required. It also addresses operational considerations as related to the yacht crew.
The content of the course should reflect the guidance described in the Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook published by the MCA. The duration of the course will depend on the background and prior experience of the trainees; however, the course must be delivered in a manner that allows all trainees
24.2.6 Ship to shore and ship to helicopter communications procedures, ship operating procedures, and guidance on helicopter emergencies are outlined in the 'Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook' and 'Large Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook' published by the MCA, these should be used as part of the operational procedures of the ...
helicopter operations. These are: • Management of Offshore Helideck Operations • Helicopter Operations to Normally Unattended Installations (NUIs) • Offshore Radio Operators' Procedures Helicopter Operations • Security Controls at Helicopter Terminals In July 2004, Offshore Helideck Design Guidelines [Ref: 38] were published by the
2BASiC AViATiON RiSK STANDARD - Offshore Helicopter Operations Version 2, May 2015. Purpose. This Standard provides a basis for performing risk-based management of offshore helicopter operations. All national and international regulations pertaining to offshore helicopter operations must be followed.
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MGN 695 (M) - Training Standards for Crew Taking Part in Helicopter Operations on Large Commercial Yachts To: Ship Owners, Operators, Master's and Crew ... Large Commercial Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook Large Commercial Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook This decision was made on the basis that the REG Yacht Code requires each.
Smooth and safe helicopter operations rely on well-coordinated landing and takeoff procedures. Factors such as wind conditions, visibility, and potential obstacles must be taken into account. A properly sized yacht provides a stable and secure platform for hassle-free helicopter operations, guaranteeing a seamless experience for all involved.
MGN 442 (M) Alternative training standards for crew taking part in helicopter operations on large commercial yachts. Ref: MGN 442 (M) PDF, 72 KB, 3 pages. This file may not be suitable for users ...
11.2 Helicopters: (f) the operational procedures for the vessel fully reflect the above. (2) If it is proposed to provide hangar and/or refuelling facilities for a helicopter whilst it is on board the vessel, prior approval should be sought from the Administration. Such facilities should be arranged in accordance with Annex 2. (3) In order to ...
This Notice replaces MGN 442 and should be read with the Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training Syllabus.. This document provides guidance on the training standards for Helicopter Landing Officers ...
Large Yacht Helideck Safety Training. Large Yacht Helideck Procedures & Emergency Response Large Yacht Helideck Fire Fighting Large Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Large Yacht Helicopter Landing Officer Introduction This document outlines the training to meet the requirements of Large Yacht Helideck operations in accordance with Large Commercial Yacht Code Section 24.2.4, and should be read in ...
REG Large Yacht Code Annex H. Bahamas Large Yacht Code. Marshall Islands Regulations. Malta Commercial Yacht Code. Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook. Onshore regulations. CAP1264 STANDARDS FOR HELICOPTER LANDING AREAS AT HOSPITALS. CAP 738 HELIPORT SAFEGUARDING (Ch 8 & 9) ICAO ANNEX 14 VOL II
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Large Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook; of 30 /30. Match case Limit results 1 per page. Large Yacht Helicopter Refuelling Handbook Prepared October 2011 Maritime and Coastguard Agency . Upload: others. Post on 16-Oct-2021. 5 views. Category: Documents. 0 download. Report. Download; Facebook. Twitter.