Description

Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Essentials  presents four key lessons that crews need to know to conduct a safe and efficient helicopter operation:

• Module 2: Considerations before operations 
• Module 4: Preparing for arrival
• Module 5: Communicating before arrival
• Module 6: Communicating during operations 

Extracted from the original, nine module course, this bundled learning package is based on the best-selling Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations, which is the industry standard best practice guide for shipping companies, ships’ crew and helicopter operators. The ICS Helicopter Operation Procedures for Ships: Essentials course complements the ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations publication and provides crews with the latest guidance on standardised procedures and encourages safe and efficient performance in the field. 

The course reflects the most up-to-date advice from industry experts in both the maritime and aviation sectors.

Version 1.0 of this course is current.  

Content

Module 2: Considerations before operations 

• Introduction
• Risk
• Weather Conditions
• Operations
• Assessment

Module 4: Preparing for arrival

• Introduction
• Preparing for arrival
• Pre-landing 
• Ship specific requirements
• Assessment

Module 5: Communicating before arrival

• Introduction
• Communication 
• Pre-arrival arrangements
• Communication with the Helicopter Pilot
• Assessment

Module 6: Communicating during operations 

• Introduction
• Communication between ship and helicopter
• Signalling procedures
• Assessment

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• List the risks associated with helicopter operations
• Identify the role of risk assessments in mitigating risks during helicopter operations
• Outline the effects weather conditions have on helicopter operations
• Identify ways to reduce risks during night and bridge wing helicopter operations 
• Identify the preparations required on board before conducting a helicopter operation
• Identify the requirements of part 1 of the shipboard safety checklist
• Identify the requirements of part 2 of the shipboard safety checklist
• Identify the ship specific requirements for helicopter operations
• Describe the information that the helicopter will need to receive to ensure safe operations
• Identify how to maintain good communications during helicopter operations
• Describe pre-arrival communication arrangements for safe helicopter operations
• Identify how to respond effectively to communications from the helicopter pilot
• Outline how to communicate effectively with the helicopter during the operation
• Identify how to communicate with the helicopter during the operation
• Recognise the different signalling procedures used during helicopter operations