The audit was conducted from 25 to 29 November 2024 with assistance from the Civil Aviation Authority Norway.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to verify the processes and systems that contribute to ensuring comprehensive emergency preparedness management. And to verify that the helideck complies with the regulatory requirements so as to contribute to safe helicopter operations and transport of personnel.
Result
We identified eight non-conformities during the audit. These concerned:
- System to ensure competence
- Facilitation for handling hazard and accident situations
- Communication while handling incidents
- Contents of Heliport Information Sheet
- Tightening of landing net
- Marking of foam tank
- System ensuring preparation of helideck
- Coverage of the entire helideck by video monitoring
We also identified four improvement points. These concerned:
- Arrangements for rapid evacuation
- Documentation of helideck lighting
- Location of status light
- Securing of monitoring function
What happens now?
We have asked Aker BP to report to us by 13 February 2025 on how the non-conformities will be addressed, and to give us their assessment of the improvement points observed.