Helideck Certification - Africa

We want to share information, knowledge and best practise from across the globe in order to make helideck and helipad operations as safe as possible.

All offshore Helidecks should be inspected and certified on a regular basis - normally every 1 or 2 years. No Inspection, and therefore No Certificate, may lead to:

• Culpaple liability in the event of a helideck incident or accident
• No Insurance payout
• The Helicopter Operator refusing to fly to/from the deck

Furthermore the inspection itself should be carried out by a reputable and qualifi

ed third-party agency. The use of in-house staff or external, unqualified parties will mean:

• Sub-standard inspections and non-detection of vital non compliances
• Zero practical help and advice with resolving any findings
• Non acceptance of the Certificate by Reputable Operators
• Failure of the certification to withstand rigorous legal scrutiny in the event of an accident

In African waters there is often a Regulatory vacuum when it comes to this vital and safety-critical discipline. This puts the onus squarely on the Oil & Gas Operators to ensure adherence to a globally accepted standard. So, accepting that an inspection is essential, how do you differentiate between qualified and unqualified certification agencies? Finally, a quality Helideck Inspection often requires importing inspectors from Europe or Asia – with all the added hassle, delays and expense. HC-A was established to address all of these issues. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, we offer Helideck Inspections based on the global CAP 437 and OGP standards. Our inspectors are all seasoned aviation professionals with OGP and aviation risk management credentials, who have been formally trained through an approved training facility. Our Local Service means:

• Regional knowledge and experience
• Much quicker response time and far greater flexibility
• Fewer visa complications and logistical problems
• Far less travel and therefore significantly less cost
• Fees up to 40% cheaper than the few companies of comparable quality

Our existing “blue chip” clients chose HC-A for all of the above but also for the personal assistance and guidance we offer AFTER the inspection. Our service is distinguished by on-going feedback, advice and education, ensuring that you don’t only achieve certification, but also remain abreast of an ever-evolving element of our industry. HC-A (www.helideckcertification.com) guarantees you incomparable quality and value.

19/12/2016

Flight Safety Africa (sister company of Helideck Certification-Africa) is pleased to announce the next HLO course will be held in Cape Town on 17 and 18 January 2017. This will be dove-tailed with a Radio Telephony course. The 2 courses may be booked separately or together. Cost: HLO $US 800 pp; Radio Telephony $US 400 pp. Book now to secure your place! For more info contact: [email protected] or +27(0) 83 263 4439

31/10/2016

A fruitful trip to Australia! Completed an audit on Kestrel Aviation - contracted for ultra important fire fighting season.A company worthy of role-model status for all aviation operations.

31/10/2016

Completed two very successful refresher courses in Australia: HIAT and HLSO. Amazing candidates from Western and Eastern Australia all converging on the Sunshine Coast!

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18/10/2016

At last! Finally completed the CAP437 and friction tests for Mabruk Oil, Lybia. A long hard slog to get all the logistics, including the visas, in place.Ended up a great experience, with Andre travelling through Malta to get to the platforms.Thanks to all concerned!

28/09/2016

4 PEOPLE DEAD AND 2 MISSING AS CHEVRON HELICOPTER BOUND FOR ANGOLA OIL PLATFORM CRASHES

Four Angolans and two foreigners involved as chopper crashes due to 'bad weather'.

This is such a tragedy! Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. We feel this personally as we work so hard to prevent this type of disaster.
The Flight Safety Group is working with Thales, France on a new let-down system that would help prevent this type of accident.

25/09/2016

A new version of CAP437 is imminent! Changes include, for example, that all helidecks have to be friction tested, irrespective of a net! Remember, the Findlay Irvine Micro Grip friction tester is the only one approved by the UK CAA. Luckily HC-A has one to service the African continent!

16/09/2016

A great AIIA course held in Pretoria, Gauteng, last month. Thanks to Awesome Aviation, Airbus, Kershaw Aviation and all the participants who made it such a lively and informative 2 days!

20/07/2016

An exceptional course to be held in Pretoria (23rd and 24th August) and again in Cape Town (31st August and 1st September): ACCIDENT INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS (AIIA). The course will be presented by Colin Weir, CEO from Flight Safety Australia. The 2 day course has been internationally acclaimed as the leading of its kind in the world. Visit www.flightsafety.com.au for more info.Special inaugural offer for SA: $US800 per person. Contact [email protected] or call +27(0) 83 2634439.

14/04/2016

Next HLO and HDA courses to be held in Cape Town on 20 and 21 June 2016. These courses will run simultaneously over the 2 days. Book now to secure your place! Contact us on [email protected] or tel: +27(0) 83 263 4439

14/04/2016

Just completed an awesome training session with two wonderful people from Ghana. Thank you Anita Nmashie and William Agyare, from Ghana CAA, for a lively, interactive three days.Thanks too to Buks Britz, my co-trainer. The newly developed combined HIAT HLO and HDA course was a challenging experience for all of us, but we all found it refreshing and highly enjoyable thanks to the interaction and underlying humour!

12/02/2016

Something new! We are holding a three day combined course: HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer)/ HDA (Helideck Assistant) / HIAT (Helideck Inspector Awareness Training) from 12 to 14 April 2016 in Pretoria, South Africa. The cost of the course is $US2500 per delegate. Get certified for all 3 in one easy process! Book now to secure your position: [email protected] or contact us for more information on +27 (0) 83 263 4439

19/11/2015

Regrettably all training courses for 2015 are now fully booked.
Watch the web site and Facebook for the 2016 schedules!

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