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    This safety checklist outlines precautions that must be taken when conducting helicopter operations near ships. It includes securing loose items, lowering aerials, ensuring fire equipment is ready, briefing crew on emergency procedures, and verifying the landing area is clear. Additional precautions are required for tankers and bulk carriers to reduce gas and ventilation hazards. The officer in charge must verify all items are checked before helicopter operations commence.

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    This safety checklist outlines precautions that must be taken when conducting helicopter operations near ships. It includes securing loose items, lowering aerials, ensuring fire equipment is ready, briefing crew on emergency procedures, and verifying the landing area is clear. Additional precautions are required for tankers and bulk carriers to reduce gas and ventilation hazards. The officer in charge must verify all items are checked before helicopter operations commence.

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    This safety checklist outlines precautions that must be taken when conducting helicopter operations near ships. It includes securing loose items, lowering aerials, ensuring fire equipment is ready, briefing crew on emergency procedures, and verifying the landing area is clear. Additional precautions are required for tankers and bulk carriers to reduce gas and ventilation hazards. The officer in charge must verify all items are checked before helicopter operations commence.

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    Ship Helicopter Checklist

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    This safety checklist outlines precautions that must be taken when conducting helicopter operations near ships. It includes securing loose items, lowering aerials, ensuring fire equipment is ready, briefing crew on emergency procedures, and verifying the landing area is clear. Additional precautions are required for tankers and bulk carriers to reduce gas and ventilation hazards. The officer in charge must verify all items are checked before helicopter operations commence.

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    CM/DT/SC

    HELICOPTER - SHIP

    Work Form

    WF/MRS/53
    1
    01.04.06

    Issue Date:

    SAFETY CHECKLIST

    Revision No:

    001

    Authorised
    By:

    CT

    THE FOLLOWING TO BE CHECKED BY THE OFFICER IN CHARGE


    REFER TO THE ICS GUIDE TO HELICOPTER / SHIP OPERATIONS FOR FURTHER
    DETAILS
    tick as
    appropriate
    YES

    NO

    N/A*

    1. GENERAL.
    (a) Have all loose objects within and adjacent to the operating area been secured or
    removed?
    (b) Have all aerials, standing or running gear above and in the vicinity of the
    operating area been lowered or secured?
    (c)

    Has a pennant or windsock been hoisted where it can be clearly seen by the
    helicopter pilot?
    (d) Has the officer of the watch been consulted about the ships readiness?
    (e)
    Does the leader of the deck party have a portable radio transceiver (walkie talkie)
    for communicating with the bridge?
    (f)
    Are the fire pumps running and is there adequate pressure on deck?
    (g) Are fire hoses ready (hoses should be near to but clear of the operating area)?
    (h) Are foam hoses, monitors and portable foam equipment ready?
    (i) Are dry powder fire extinguishers available and ready for use?
    (J) Is the deck party complete, correctly dressed and in position?
    (k) Are the fire hoses and foam nozzles pointing away from the operating area in
    case of inadvertent discharge?
    (l) Has a rescue party been detailed?
    (m)Is a man overboard rescue boat ready for lowering?
    (n) Are the following items of equipment to hand?
    (i) Large axe
    (ii) Crowbar
    (iii) Wire cutters
    (iv) Red emergency signal/torch
    (v) Marshalling batons(at night)
    (vi) First aid equipment
    (o) Has the correct lighting (including special navigation lights) been switched on
    prior to night operations?
    (p) Is the deck party ready, wearing brightly coloured tabards (waistcoats) and
    protective helmets and are all passengers clear of the operating area?
    (q) Has the hook handler been equipped with helmet, strong rubber gloves and
    rubber soled shoes to avoid the danger of static discharge?
    (r) Is access to and egress from the operating area clear?
    2.
    LANDING ON.
    (a)Is the deck party aware that a landing is to be made?
    (b)
    Is the operating area free of heavy spray or seas on deck?
    (c)Have side rails and, where necessary, awnings, stanchions and other obstructions
    been lowered or removed?
    (d)
    Where applicable, have portable pipes been removed and have the remaining
    apex ends been blanked off?
    (e)Are rope messengers to hand for securing the helicopter, if necessary?
    (Note: Only the helicopter pilot may decide whether or not to secure the helicopter)
    (f) Have all personnel been warned to keep clear of rotors and exhausts?

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    CM/DT/SC

    HELICOPTER - SHIP

    Work Form

    WF/MRS/53
    1
    01.04.06

    Issue Date:

    SAFETY CHECKLIST

    Revision No:

    001

    Authorised
    By:

    YES

    CT

    NO

    N/A*

    3. TANKERS / CHEMICALS: Additional Items for Check List


    (a)Ships not fitted with an inert gas system: Has pressure been released from tanks
    within 30 minutes of commencement of helicopter operations?
    (b)
    Ships fitted with an inert gas system: Has pressure in cargo tanks been reduced
    to slight positive pressure?
    (c)All tankers: Have all tank operating been secured following venting operations?

    4. BULK CARRIERS AND COMBINATION CARRIERS:


    Additional Item for Check List
    Has surface ventilation to dry bulk cargoes ceased and have all hatch openings
    been fully battened down prior to helicopter operations?
    5.
    Are you familiar with Instructions for passenger transfer
    (Refer to the ICS Guide to Helicopter / Ship operations, appendix C.)
    6.
    Are you familiar with emergency procedures? (To be prepared for Helicopter Accident
    refer to action plan in ICS guide to Helicopter / Ship Operations, appendix D &
    chapter 9 of same).

    Verified:__________________________ Officer in charge


    Date/Time:______________________________________
    COPY TO BE PLACED ON SAFETY FILE.
    ENTRY TO BE MADE IN THE DECK LOG.
    *N/A: NOT APPLICABLE

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