Large Yacht Helideck Assessment

• Audit Title

• Yacht Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Lead Assessor Name

• Location
  Address

Yacht Information

• Yacht Name

• Flag State

  Select Cayman Islands (CISR) Isle of Man Marshall Islands Bermuda UK Other

  • Cayman Islands (CISR)
  • Isle of Man
  • Marshall Islands
  • Bermuda
  • UK
  • Other

• If "Other", specify here

• Class Society

  Lloyds

  ABS

  BV

  Other

• If "Other", specify here

• IMO Number

Publications and Documents

• Are the following documents held onboard?

• MCA LY2 or LY3 as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ICS Guide to Ship/Helicopter Operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IATA Dangerous Goods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the following been reviewed?

• Helicopter clause in yacht insurance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helicopter section in SMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Helideck Operations Manual

• Is a Helideck Operations Manual held onboard

  Yes

  No

• In what form is the Manual held?

• Hard Copy

• Soft copy

• Web-based copy

• Contained within yacht SMS

• Has the Manual been approved by a relevant authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following subjects covered satisfactorily?

• Personnel roles and responsibilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training and currency requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General hazard awareness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passenger loading and handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standard procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helicopter fuelling procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helicopter fuel quality assurance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helicopter ground handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helideck operating limits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a landing area chart included?

  Yes

  No

• Are suitable checklists included?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a record of amendments?

  Yes

  No

Records

• Are the following Personnel training records present and complete?

• Commercial Helideck training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Onboard 3rd party training

  Yes

  No

• In house training

  Yes

  No

• Are the following Equipment and Facilities records present and complete?

• Foam conformity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel quality

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following Operational records present and complete?

• Task/mission sheets

  Yes

  No

Overall Comments on Documentation

• Assessor's comments

Communications

• Are the following communications present on the Bridge?

• VHF (Air) radio console?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• VHF (Air) radio handheld

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this the primary communication device?

  Yes

  No

• Is it charged?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a spare battery?

  Yes

  No

Environmental and Helideck Information

• Can the Helideck be observed from the Bridge?

  Yes

  No

• CCTV displayed on Bridge monitor

• Direct view of Helideck from Bridge

• Is there a Helideck Monitoring System (HMS) on the Bridge?

  Yes

  No

• What is the make/model?

• Can the following information be determined and passed to pilot?

• Pitch/Roll

  Yes

  No

• Current pitch/roll

• Average pitch/roll

• Approximately how accurate will these readings be?

• Heave

  Yes

  No

• Current heave

• Average heave

• Current heave rate

• Average heave rate

• Approximately how accurate will these readings be?

• True wind

  Yes

  No

• Relative wind

  Yes

  No

• Air temperature

  Yes

  No

• Air pressure

  Yes

  No

Controls

• Are the following on the Bridge?

• Helideck lighting controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed fire system activation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GSI controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Overall Comments on Bridge Outfitting

• Assessor's comments

General

• What is the largest helicopter that is intended for use?

• Where is the Helideck located?

• During this visit, can the Helideck be fully prepared for flying operations?

  Yes

  No

• Photo of deck when ready for flying

  Media

• Photo of deck in current state

  Media

Physical Dimensions

• Maximum distance from aft edge of landing surface to largest significant structure (m)

• Maximum usable width of landing surface (m)

• Approximate height of Helideck from waterline (m)

Obstructions

• Are there any obstructions higher than 0.025m in the landing area?

  Yes

  No
Obstruction

• Brief description

• Describe location on landing area

• Maximum height of obstruction (m)

• Photo of obstruction

  Media

• Are there any obstructions higher than 0.25m in the vicinity of the landing area or on possible flight profiles?

  Yes

  No
Obstruction

• Brief description

• Describe location

• Distance from nearest edge of landing area (m)

• Maximum height of obstruction (m)

• Photo of obstruction

  Media

Physical Characteristics

• Helideck surface

• What type of surface does the landing area have?

• Further comments on surface

• Drainage/Guttering

• What type of drainage is present?

  Drainage channel

  Raised edge with scuppers

  Combination

  No evident drainage

• Further comments

• Describe further

• Is the drainage independent of all other drainage and go directly overboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the drainage facilities constructed of steel?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

  N/A

• Photo of drainage facilities

  Media

• Handrails

• What type of handrails are present?

  Foldable

  Removable

  Mix

  None

• Further comments

• Do the handrails fold down level with the deck (or lower)?

  Yes

  No

• Can he handrails be locked in the down position?

  Yes

  No

• Are the handrails also personnel nets?

  Yes

  No

• Do they meet CAP437 standards as personnel nets?

  Yes

  No

• Is there dedicated storage for removed handrails?

  Yes

  No

• Is it easy to remove and replace handrails?

  Yes

  No

• Photo of handrails

  Media

• Access/Escape Routes

• Are there at least 2 access routes?

  Yes

  No

• Are there at least 2 escape routes (including overboard if required)?

  Yes

  No

• Safe areas for Helideck team

• Is there a suitable protected area for the HLO?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the HLO still see the helicopter from this position?

  Yes

  No

• If there is a fixed fire monitor system, can the HLO activate it from this position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable safe area for the HDAs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the HDAs access the fire equipment easily from this position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tie downs

• Is the tie down arrangement on the Helideck suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photo of tie down

  Media

• Helicopter storage

• Is the Helideck suitable to carry the helicopter for an extended period?

  Yes

  No

• Does the helicopter have to be ground handled to be in the stored position?

  Yes

  No

• Is this ground handling safe and is the correct equipment available?

  Yes

  No

• Storage of furniture from Helideck

• Is there normally furniture on and/or in the vicinity of he Helideck?

  Yes

  No

• Is there suitable storage for this furniture?

  Yes

  No

Markings

• Are the following markings are present?

• Perimeter of Safe Landing Area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aiming circle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "H" marking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "D" value

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "t" value

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of yacht

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obstruction sector

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other marking designs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe further

• Photo of markings

  Media

Lighting

• Is the Helideck planned for night use?

  Yes

  No

• Is there the following lighting?

• Perimeter of Safe Landing Area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aiming Circle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "H" marking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working lights (Helideck illumination)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obstruction lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments on light pollution

Overall Comments on Helideck Layout

• Assessor's comments

Fire Fighting Equipment

• Is there a fixed fire fighting system or monitors?

  Yes

  No

• Where is the system activated from?

  Helideck

  Bridge

  Helideck and Bridge

  Other

• Does the system meet SOLAS standards as primary fire fighting system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe the system

• When was the system last tested?

• Photo of system

  Media

• Is there a foam hose branch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hose in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the hose reach all parts of the Helideck?

  Yes

  No

• Where is the foam supplied from?

  Internal foam tank

  Foam containers with inductor

• How many foam containers are onboard?

• What % foam concentrate is used?

• Is the inductor correctly set to this %?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this foam tank independent of all other systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a water hose branch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hose in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the hose reach all parts of the Helideck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General comments on positioning and operation of hydrants

• What quantity of foam extinguishers are held onboard?

• Does the overall quantity of foam onboard meet SOLAS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What quantity of Dry Powder extinguishers are onboard?

• Are these easily accessible to the Helideck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does this meet SOLAS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What quantity of CO2 extinguishers are onboard?

• Are these easily accessible to the Helideck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a lance for application to engine intakes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does this meet SOLAS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Helicopter Landing Officer

• Overalls

  Fire suit

  Overalls

  Neither

• Are these dedicated for the Helideck or part of total yacht equipment?

  Helideck

  Yacht

• Footwear

  Fireman boots

  Boots/shoes

  Neither

• Gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helmet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helideck Assistants

• Overalls

  Fire suit

  Overalls

  Neither

• Are these dedicated for the Helideck or part of total yacht equipment?

  Helideck

  Yacht

• Footwear

  Fireman boots

  Boots/shoes

  Neither

• Gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helmet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Breathing Apparatus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these dedicated for the Helideck or part of total yacht equipment?

  Helideck

  Yacht

Rescue Equipment/Crash Rescue Kit

• Does the Helideck have a dedicated Crash Rescue box/bag?

  Yes

  No

• Does it contain the following?

• Adjustable wrench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blanket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Large bolt cutters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grab or salvage hook

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy duty hacksaw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6 blades for hacksaw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift line (5mm diameter and 15m length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side cutting pliers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assorted screwdrivers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following available for use on the Helideck?

• Adjustable wrench

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blanket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Large bolt cutters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grab or salvage hook

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy duty hacksaw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6 blades for hacksaw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift line (5mm diameter and 15m length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side cutting pliers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assorted screwdrivers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all the Helideck team carry harness knives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a ladder available to be used for rescue from helicopter on its side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following items held on the rescue boat/tender?

• Harness knife

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mask & snorkel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flotation device or harness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical Equipment

• Are the following readily available for use on the Helideck?

• C-spine collar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many?

• Backboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trauma kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communications

• Does the HLO have a VHF (Airband) handheld radio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it include a headset?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it include a PTT button?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Helideck Operational Equipment

• Are the following present?

• Tie down strops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many?

• Chocks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External power supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make & model

• Is it charged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landing net

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous Equipment

• Are the following present?

• Weighing scales

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helideck snow clearing equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prohibited Landing marker

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windsock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Overall Comments on Helideck Equipment

• Assessor's Comments

Helicopter Fuelling System

• Does the yacht have a helicopter refuelling capability?

  Yes

  No

• Type of fuelling equipment

  Integrated

  Standalone

• Has the system been approved by Class?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What quantity of fuel is held onboard?

• Is the hose length suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a bonding cable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an additional bonding cable from the nozzle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an Emergency Stop button readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What fuelling ancillary equipment is present?

• Glass jars for "clear and bright" test

• Water detector test/capsules

• Fuel spillage kit

Overall Comments on Helicopter Fuelling System

• Assessor's Comments