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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.

This notice is to:

  • all yacht captains
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  • yacht crew involved in helicopter operations

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  1. PDF Large Yacht Helicopter Operations Handbook

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    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.

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