Safety Alert

Safety Alert 9 - Platform Helideck Obstructions

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental EnforcementBSEE Safety Alert 9

Safety Alert 9 - Platform Helideck Obstructions

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Summary

A helicopter skid spring snagged beneath helideck perimeter tubing used to deter seagulls with compressed air. The alert identifies nearby drilling equipment, wind conditions and tubing as contributing circumstances. It requests obstruction inspections, consideration of remedial options, pilot awareness of local conditions and immediate communication of helideck changes.

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About This Record
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Safety Alert
Reference
BSEE Safety Alert 9
Date
6 April 1993
Activity
Helicopter Operations, Inspection and Maintenance
Equipment
Helicopter
Control
Safety Communication
Setting
Helideck
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-safety-alert-9 · added 2 September 2026

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