Helicopter Operations Checklist for Ships
Helicopter Operations Checklist
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This checklist is to be completed by the Officer on Watch prior to Helicopter Operations and a Log Entry made. | INITIALS |
Pressure from Cargo Tanks released 30 minutes prior to helicopter operations, if applicable? | |
All Tank Openings have been secured following Venting Operations, if applicable? | |
All loose objects within/adjacent to the Operating Area secured or removed? | |
All Aerials, Standing or Running Gears in the vicinity secured? | |
Pennant or Windsock Hoisted where it can be clearly seen from the Helicopter? | |
Fire Hoses and Monitors (if fitted) are ready? | |
Fire Pumps are running? | |
Deck Party Leader has VHF Radio for communicating with the Bridge? | |
Dry Powder Extinguishers available and ready for use? | |
Rescue Boat is ready for lowering? | |
Fire and Foam Nozzles are pointing away from the Operating Area? | |
Deck Party complete, correctly dressed and in position?
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Following items of equipment are to hand? | |
Large Axe? | |
Crowbar? | |
Wire Cutters? | |
Red Emergency Signal/Torch? | |
First Aid Equipment?WIND SHUTE
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Correct lighting switched on prior to Night helicopter Operations? | |
Hook Handler equipped with strong Rubber Gloves and Rubber Soled Shoes? | |
Access to and egress from the helicopter operations Area is clear? | |
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