364-Personnel Transfer Operations / 748
P
ersonnel Transfer
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900605
4.7.1.1 Helicopter Survival Training
All personnel
shall
follow the requirements with regard to Helicopter Survival Training. Such training is
conducted at special facilities and consists of basic sea survival and helicopter under-water escape
techniques. The validity of certification for successful completion of this training varies from country to
country, but is typically between 2 and 5 years.
4.7.1.2 HLO Training
All HLOs
shall
have attended a recognised and certified course specifically for HLO duties. Such training
shall
be reinforced periodically with suitable refresher courses according to local legislative requirements.
4.7.1.3 Heli-Guard Training
The specially trained
Heli-G
u
ar
d
shall
have attended a recognised and certified course specifically for
Heli-
G
u
ar
d
duties. Such training
shall
be reinforced periodically with suitable refresher courses according to local
legislative requirements.
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7
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2
Illness or in
ju
r
y
e
v
a
cu
ation
Not all the operation areas may lie within the operating range of the available helicopters. The approximate
limit of any operating range
should
be established. On request of helicopter assistance, a rendezvous
position
shall
be agreed between the vessel’s
Master
and the
Heli
c
o
p
ter
Op
erators.
As much information as possible
should
be communicated giving all available data concerning the victims
condition of the casualty (particular his/her mobility).
Any change in the casualty’s condition
should
be promptly advised.
For each contract/operating area, a Medevac Plan
should
be prepared as part of the overall project planning.
When appropriate this
should
include the possible use of helicopters to assist the rapid transport of
casualty(s) to the nearest suitable medical facilities.
4
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7
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3 P
re
p
aration for arri
v
al of
h
eli
c
o
p
ter.
Ensure that the route between the helicopter and hospital/cabin where the casualty is being treated is
maintained clear and has adequate access for moving the casualty.
Ensure that the casualty’s documentation is prepared including seaman’s papers, passport, medical records,
details of medical treatment and medication administered as applicable.
If the casualty is to be evacuated immediately by helicopter, check that the onboard stretcher type is suitable
for the helicopter type being used.
Strap the victim face up in the stretcher with a life jacket if the condition permits.
Drills and exercises
shall
be periodically scheduled to provide familiarisation and training in the requirements
of this plan.
4
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7
.
4 A
lternati
v
e
If the helicopter transfer is cancelled, the personnel transfer can be performed by surfer according to the
SMS procedure
.
Version 04. Original date: 22/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Manager. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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