Oil & Gas UK Statement: Helicopter Ditching West of Shetland
Friday 23 August 2013
Oil & Gas UK Statement: Helicopter Ditching West of Shetland
Oil & Gas UK’s Chief Executive Malcolm Webb said: “Oil & Gas UK is deeply concerned by the news of the latest ditching of an industry helicopter in the North Sea. We are thinking first and foremost of the passengers and crew involved in this incident and of their families and friends; and in particular those of the three people who are still unaccounted for.
“All offshore helicopter pilots undergo extensive training to prepare them for emergency situations and all passengers undergo regular helicopter evacuation training. This incident serves to emphasise the critical importance of such preparation.
“Helicopter safety remains a focus for the oil and gas industry, with the Helicopter Safety Steering Group (HSSG) now an established part of the Step Change in Safety organisation. Oil & Gas UK awaits more information on this incident and, through the HSSG, will ensure any learning from this is shared across the industry.”
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