Helideck Certification

As an Aviation Inspection Body, we are dedicated to ensuring superyacht aviation operations meet the highest safety standards. Authorised to inspect and assess helidecks, we help guarantee compliance, efficiency and peace of mind for yacht owners and operators.

Trusted experts in superyacht helideck inspection

Safeguard Helidecks is a fully approved Aviation Inspection Body (AIB), authorised to inspect and assess superyacht helidecks on behalf of the major global Flag States.

 

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and are ready to travel wherever we are required to provide a helideck assessment. We are fully committed to discretion and confidentiality, with great respect for the privacy of our clients and frequently operate under Non-Disclosure Agreements.

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The inspection process

Once onboard for a Helicopter Landing Area Inspection, we will follow procedure to assess the following criteria:

  • General arrangements – including helideck dimensions, landing area markings and structural considerations
  • Helicopter Landing Area Tie Down Points
  • Helideck Friction Test
  • Perimeter Safety Net
  • Access and Egress Points
  • Firefighting, emergency equipment and procedures
  • Fire Detection and Extinguishing Arrangements
  • Visual Aids
  • Operational Data – Reporting and Recording
  • Staff HLO/HDA Training Documentation

Certification and support

Following a thorough inspection, a Helicopter Landing Area Inspection Report (HLAIR) is issued and, if all criteria are met, a Helicopter Landing Area Certificate (HLAC), valid for 12 months, is generated.

 

The team will also conduct a comprehensive debrief with the yacht’s crew, equipping them with the knowledge required to maintain safe operations throughout the year.

 

It’s important to be aware that a HLAC will cease to be valid if there is a change of yacht ownership, the name of the vessel changes or if there are significant material or equipment changes to the Helicopter Landing Area without prior consultation with the AIB.

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Get in touch

If you’re looking for expert helideck certification services, or are seeking consultancy on the design of a superyacht helideck then get in touch us: enquiries@safeguardhelidecks.com