General Considerations

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General Considerations

2.1

Requirements for helicopter landing areas on vessels results from the need to ensure that helicopters are afforded sufficient space to be able to operate safely at all times in the varying conditions experienced.

2.2

In order to ensure safe operation it is envisaged that limitations regarding the availability of the landing area will be applied by the Aviation Inspection Body on behalf of the Administration.

2.3

The helicopter's performance requirements and handling techniques are contained in, and governed by, the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and/or the operator's Operations Manual.

2.4

In all cases, a formal and documented risk assessment should be carried out by a suitably experienced and qualified individual authorized by the Administration. The risk assessment should establish the hazards and resultant risks associated with the operation of each helicopter type that it is planned to utilize with the yacht. This should include the physical requirements for the characteristics of the landing area.