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Bergen – Brage – Bergen(Bristow)

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Kristiansund – Draugen – Kristiansund (CHC Helikopter Service)

Background and Regulation
On July 1st 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority adopted the EU regulation regarding requirements for evacuation capabilities in helicopters. The requirement shall ensure that all passengers have access to sufficiently large emergency exits so that evacuations can be conducted safely and efficiently.

Initially, CHC and Bristow were granted temporary exemptions from the requirement until July 1st 2021. Subsequently, further exemptions were granted until March 1st 2024. From this date onwards, there will be an absolute requirement that helicopter passengers with shoulder width exceeding 56 cm (XBR) must be seated in dedicated seats during flights.

XBR stands for “Extra Broad” and the measurement of 56 cm is an internationally established standard. This measurement is unrelated to health requirements for individuals working in the petroleum industry (“health certificate”). Passengers with shoulder width exceeding 56 cm is not disqualified from traveling offshore.

Measurement Campaign prior to Implementation Date.

Measurement:

The measuring procedure will consist of an initial a “screening” of shoulder width. The passenger will be asked to stand against a real- sized wall-mounted poster to determine whether he/she falls within or outside the definition of XBR. If this screening is insufficient to determine the category, an accurate measurement will be taken using a handheld measuring device. This means that measurements must be performed at the heliport on the actual day of departure prior to check in and offshore travel. It is the individual’s responsibility to arrive at the heliport in due time.

Thick clothing must be removed during measurement, but a t-shirt or thin sweater can be retained.

Registration and Data privacy;
The measurement results will be recorded in Dawinci and linked to the Dawinci ID. There are only two possible registration options in the system: either Regular or XBR.

This information is stored to allow the helicopter operator to verify that the number of passengers categorized as XBR does not exceed the available number of seats. The information will also be used to ensure the distribution of arm tags at the handout of survival suits. The registration in Dawinci has been assessed to comply with GDPR regulations.

Practical implication and Seat Configuration.
Those falling under the XBR category will receive an arm tag that should be worn on the outside of the survival suit. The tag shall be kept attached to the suit until the offshore travel is over and the suit is handed in at the heliport. For those shuttling during their offshore stay, the arm tag shall also be worn during these flights.

Seats available for XBR passengers will be marked with a pattern corresponding to the arm tag.

In an S-92 cabin, 6 out of 19 seats are available for XBR passengers. In an AS332 Super Puma cabin, 4 out of 14 seats are available for XBR passengers.

Based on statistics from British sector, approximately 3% of passengers are categorized as XBR. This means there is a low probability of shortage of dedicated seats. If there are too many XBR passengers compared to the number of available seats, overbooking will be handled according to standard procedures.

Re- measurement of Shoulder Width
Shoulder width is relatively constant measure and will vary minimally over the years. However, there is an industry consensus to require a re- measurement after four years. The plan is to include the measurement procedure as part of required offshore safety training / refresh training at the training centers. Guidelines will be issued later in collaboration with all relevant parties.

Check-in [ON Guidlines 003]

Make sure you are ready for check-in at the heliport at least 60 minutes before departure. Follow the instructions at the heliport for check-in, bag drop, ID check/departure. In the event of announced delays; You must check in according to the regular departure or at short notice (e.g. 15-20 minutes) be ready for the new check-in time if changes occur (if no other information is given).

Helicopter departures can be followed at the heliport website.

• Mobile phone must be switched off (flight mode not accepted) before checkpoint and should be kept inside of the suit, or stored in your luggage.
  
• Medicine/dietary supplements must be in unsealed packaging with the prescription label or blister packaging. Fill in the medication form at the heliport and deliver it with your luggage at bag drop.
  
• Luggage: Max weight and size per item, 10 Kg / 60x50x30 cm. Make sure that electronic equipment is packed properly.

Personal equipment/tools shall be checked in at the freight department no later than 1.5 hours before departure. Due to security reasons, it is not allowed to leave luggage in the open area. All luggage must be delivered to the bag drop.

NB! If your luggage is delayed, inform security control and fill in the form for delayed luggage. (Permission for inspection without presence).

Valid identification (with optical element):

• Passport
• Drivers license (digital version can be used as emergency identification if another ID cannot be obtained. Requires verification)
• National ID-card

Prohibited items:

An overview of prohibited and regulated items can be found in Offshore Norge guideline 003 chapter 5. Items not defined in chapter 5 but prohibited are:

• Power banks
• E-cigarettes
• Drones (Must obtain an approved carry permit in advance.)
  
  It is permitted to ship a maximum of 2 extra sets (the number of batteries required to run the device) of lithium batteries, when shipped along with associated equipment and registered as personal freight.

Bag drop

After check-in, go to bag drop. You will not have access to your luggage after delivery. Do not put ID cards or money in your checked luggage.

ID control and secure zone

ID checks, passenger checks, and possible drug checks may be carried out in case of suspicion. 

In the secure zone, go to survival-suit delivery. Hearing protection will be issued for use when embarking / disembarking the helicopter. Follow further directions and go to gate for security film.

At the gate

Shoes (or jacket) should be placed in a dedicated shoe bag. No luggage is allowed in the helicopter cabin. Your mobile shall now be turned off (flight mode not accepted).

In the helicopter

During the helicopter flight, the helicopter company’s own headphones need to be used. Follow the instructions given by the pilots.

Arrival offshore

Follow the instructions from the helideck personnel. You will receive the necessary information on board the installation.

HSE Introduction

If you are new on board or more than 12 months since last stay, an additional HSE introduction will be given after arriving the installation.

Each installation may have extra pre-flight HSE information, as mentioned below.

• DRAUGEN:   HSE Introduction video [Trainingportal].
• BRAGE:         HSE Brage (Pre-flight meeting at Flesland Heliport (for dedicated personnel)

• Helikopter program / heliport.no
• Travelling with helicopter (in Norwegian)
• Offshore Norge – Guidline 002 (Safety and Emergency responce)
• Offshore Norge – Guidline 003 Check in and security Heliport
• OKEA videos
• Life-saving rules
• OKEA Trainingportal
• MyDawinci

OKEA Air Transport
Phone: +47 417 74 080
Mail: lufttransport@okea.no

Brage booking:
+47 455 17 489 | booking@rossoffshore.no

Draugen booking:
+ 47 417 74 080 | lufttransport@okea.no