Safeguard Helidecks

Expert Helideck Certification by an approved Aviation Inspection Body (AIB)

Safeguard Helidecks

Expert Helideck Certification by an approved Aviation Inspection Body (AIB)

Our Expertise

Safeguard Helidecks is a fully accredited Aviation Inspection body (AIB) with approvals from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA/REG) and the Bahamas and Marshall Islands Maritime Authorities to conduct helideck inspections on their behalf.

 

Our specialist team has the expertise and authority to issue:

  • Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLAC)
  • Helicopter Landing Area Inspection Reports (HLAIR)
  • Helicopter Landing Area Technical Certificate (HLATC)

We’re adept to provide professional advice to superyachts and commercial shipping on compliance matters regarding Yacht Codes and applicable standards.  As with all the Safeguard Engineering divisions, our consultants have been carefully selected to be well qualified and have strong credentials in this specialist area.  You can rely on our helideck services being accurate and up-to-date with the latest requirements.

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Expert advice and consultation

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Our Helideck Certification Officers are well known within the superyacht world and are trusted within the industry to provide expert advice and consultation. The team also understand the need for privacy and can respond quickly when it is required.

 

Challenges You May Be Facing

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Design

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Operation

How Can We Help?

Design

Superyacht designs are constantly evolving with many owners now specifying a requirement for multiple helidecks.

 

We regularly work with some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards and owner’s representatives at the initial design stage, offering consultancy on deck loading, air flow disruption and helideck location. Our expertise ensures a seamless process in obtaining the necessary helideck certifications for the completed yacht.

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Operation

We prioritize responsiveness to our clients, traveling wherever needed to conduct helideck assessments. Respecting client privacy, we routinely operate under Non-Disclosure Agreements.

 

During a Helicopter Landing Area Inspection, we thoroughly check the following criteria:

  • General Arrangements: helideck dimensions, landing area markings, structural considerations
  • Helicopter Landing Area Tie Down Points
  • Helideck Friction Test
  • Perimeter Safety Net
  • Access and Egress Points
  • Firefighting and emergency equipment and procedures
  • Fire Detection and Extinguishing Arrangements
  • Visual Aids
  • Operational Data: reporting and recording
  • Staff HLO/HDA Training Documentation

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Our Capabilities

Explore a range of capabilities we provide to drive excellence and innovation in this sector:

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