Helideck Operations Manual Generator

Step 1: Your Details

Contact information for the person completing this questionnaire.

Full Name *

Position / Role *

Email *

Phone (with country code)

How did you hear about this service?

Step 2: Vessel Details

Basic information about the vessel.

Vessel Name *

Vessel Type *

LOA (Length Overall) * In metres

Gross Tonnage (GT)

Flag State *

If Other, specify flag state

IMO Number

Classification Society

Builder / Shipyard

Year of Build

Primary Operating Areas * Where does the vessel typically operate? (e.g., Mediterranean summer, Caribbean winter, global cruising)

Yacht Management Company (if applicable)

Step 3: Helideck Physical Details

Dimensions, location, surface, and structural details of the helideck.

Helideck Location *

Height Above Waterline (approx.) In metres

Dimensions

Helideck Length (m) *

Helideck Width (m) *

D-value Marked (m) Diameter of the circle / touchdown area

Maximum Allowable Mass (T-value) * In kg — the structural load limit of the helideck

Dynamic Loading Factor Applied?

Surface & Markings

Surface Type *

Surface Colour

Is the helideck dual-use? (e.g., sports court, sunbathing area, event space)

No — dedicated helideck only Yes — doubles as sports court (pickleball, tennis, basketball) Yes — doubles as entertainment / event space Yes — other dual use

If dual-use, describe how the deck is converted between uses

Obstacles & Hazards

Additional obstacle or hazard notes

Step 4: Helicopter Details

Details of the helicopter(s) that operate from this vessel.

If more than one helicopter type operates from this vessel, complete this section for the PRIMARY helicopter. Add the second type in the notes at the end of this section.

Helicopter Type *

If Other, specify type

Registration * e.g. VP-CHH, G-ABCD, N12345

State of Registration

Engine Configuration *

MTOW (kg)

D-value of Helicopter (m) Overall dimension (rotor tip to tail rotor tip)

Undercarriage Type

STCs & Modifications

Installed STCs / Modifications Select all that apply

Emergency floatation system (pop-out floats) Cargo basket / ski basket Auxiliary fuel tank Wire strike protection system HTAWS (Helicopter Terrain Awareness) ADS-B Out transponder Life raft provision (internal or external) Hoist / winch system None / not sure

Operator & Airworthiness

Operation Type *

AOC Holder Name (if commercial)

AOC Issuing Authority

CAMO Organisation Name

Part-145 Maintenance Organisation

Insurance Provider (aviation hull & liability)

Notes on second helicopter, ownership, or operational arrangements

Step 5: Helideck Crew & Personnel

Who is responsible for helideck operations on board?

Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)

Designated HLO Name

HLO's Primary Role on Vessel

HLO Training Provider

HLO Certificate Expiry Date

Helideck Assistants (HDAs)

Number of Trained HDAs on Board

HDA Training Provider

Are backup HLOs designated if the primary HLO is off-watch or ashore?

Yes No Not sure

Fire Team

Designated Fire Team Composition Select all that apply

HLO acts as fire team leader Dedicated fire team members (deck crew) Engineers included in fire team No formal fire team designated

How many crew are on deck during helicopter operations? *

Pilot

Primary Pilot Name

Pilot Licence Type

Relief Pilot Arrangement

Pilot Rotation Pattern

Engineer

Is a helicopter engineer carried on board?

Yes — full time on board Yes — when actively cruising / flying regularly No — engineer visits for scheduled maintenance only No engineer access

Step 6: Helideck Equipment

Firefighting, lighting, communications, and safety equipment.

Firefighting

Primary Firefighting System *

Firefighting Equipment Inventory Select all that are present

AFFF foam concentrate system Foam monitor(s) with nozzles Portable foam extinguishers (45L or 50L) Dry powder extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Fire blanket Fire hose to helideck area Fireman's outfit / proximity suit Breathing apparatus (BA) sets at helideck

AFFF Foam Quantity (litres, if known)

Lighting

Helideck Lighting Select all that apply

Perimeter lights (green, flush-mounted) Floodlighting (non-dazzle) Status lights (red = not available, green = available) Illuminated windsock TLOF (Touchdown and Lift-Off) area lights Obstacle warning lights (red, on masts/structures) No dedicated helideck lighting

Is a GPI/HAPI (Glide Path Indicator) installed?

Yes No Not sure

Are night helicopter operations conducted?

Yes — regularly Yes — occasionally No — daylight only

Communications

Communications Equipment Available

Aviation VHF radio (118-137 MHz) Marine VHF radio (Channel 16) UHF radio Portable radio for HLO Intercom (bridge to helideck) Hand signals only (no radio)

Can the HLO communicate directly with the pilot by radio? *

Yes — on aviation VHF Yes — on marine VHF (shared with bridge) No — communications go via the bridge No — hand signals only

Other Equipment

Step 7: Fuel & Refuelling

Aviation fuel storage and refuelling arrangements.

Is aviation fuel (Jet-A1) stored on board? *

Yes — dedicated aviation fuel tank Yes — in drums / IBCs No — helicopter is refuelled ashore only

Aviation Fuel Capacity (litres)

Fuel Transfer Method

Fuel Filtration / Water Separation

Filter / water separator in fuel line Millipore testing capability Water detection paste / kit available Fuel sampling jar for visual inspection None

Who performs the refuelling?

Refuelling notes or concerns

Step 8: Current Operations & SOPs

How helicopter operations are currently conducted. This helps us understand what you have and what needs to be created.

Do you currently have a Helideck Operations Manual? *

Yes — comprehensive and up to date Yes — but basic or outdated Partial — some procedures exist but not a complete manual No — nothing in place

Operational Practices

Typical Flight Profile Select all that apply

Yacht to shore (and return) Yacht to yacht (e.g., support vessel) Shore to yacht (pilot positioning) Scenic / sightseeing flights from vessel Ski resort / mountain transfers Medical evacuation Long overwater transits (>30 min)

Average Flight Hours Per Year

Helicopter Stored On Board or Shore Based?

Does the vessel have Dynamic Positioning (DP)?

Yes — DP2 or higher Yes — DP1 No — conventional manoeuvring / anchoring only

How is the vessel oriented for helicopter operations?

Step 9: Passenger Management

How passengers are briefed, managed, and moved during helicopter operations.

Is a passenger safety briefing conducted before every flight? *

Yes — before every flight Yes — first flight only (then assumed) Sometimes No

Who delivers the passenger briefing?

Maximum passenger load per flight

Are passengers weighed before flight?

Yes — always Sometimes (pilot decides) No — never (estimated weights used)

Luggage / Cargo Management

Step 10: Emergency Procedures

Current emergency response capabilities and procedures.

How often are helideck emergency drills conducted? *

Is the helicopter emergency response integrated into the vessel's Safety Management System (SMS)?

Yes — helicopter emergencies are in the vessel SMS Partially — some elements included No — separate or non-existent

Nearest SAR (Search and Rescue) coordination in typical operating area

Step 11: Photo Uploads

Upload photos of your helideck, equipment, markings, and helicopter. These will be included in your manual. Maximum 8MB per file. JPG, PNG, or PDF.

The more photos you provide, the better. Photos help us verify markings, assess equipment condition, identify obstacles, and produce accurate diagrams for your manual. If you have a General Arrangement (GA) drawing of the vessel, please include it.

Helideck Overview — Aerial or Wide Shot

Show the full helideck from above or from an elevated position

Helideck Markings — Close-Up

H marking, touchdown circle, D-value, edge markings, T-value marking

Obstacles — Masts, Antennas, Superstructure

Any obstacles within 50m of the helideck centre

Firefighting Equipment

Foam monitors, extinguishers, fire locker, AFFF system

Lighting — Perimeter Lights, Floodlights, Status Lights

Helideck lighting equipment (daytime photo is fine)

Helicopter on Deck (if available)

The helicopter on the helideck, showing clearances and tie-down arrangement

Fuel System / Refuelling Area

Fuel connection point, drums, pumping equipment, filter system

General Arrangement (GA) Drawing

Vessel GA drawing or helideck plan drawing (PDF preferred)

Additional Photos (up to 4 more)

Any other relevant photos — windsock, HMS display, hangar, tie-downs, communications equipment

Photo descriptions / notes

Step 12: Additional Information & Submit

Any additional details, concerns, or specific requirements for your manual.

HLAC (Helicopter Landing Area Certificate)

Valid HLAC currently held HLAC expired / lapsed Never had an HLAC HLAC application pending Not sure

HLAC Issuing Authority (if held)

HLAC Expiry Date

What specifically would you like the manual to cover that we haven't asked about?

Any other notes, context, or information

Preferred Manual Format

PDF (printable, professional layout) Word document (.docx — editable) Both PDF and Word

Urgency

What you will receive: A comprehensive, vessel-specific Helideck Operations Manual including: document control and revision procedures, vessel and helideck specifications, helicopter operating limitations, crew roles and responsibilities, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every phase of operations, emergency response procedures, firefighting and fuel management SOPs, passenger management procedures, night operations procedures (if applicable), equipment maintenance and inspection schedules, regulatory compliance checklists, and vessel-specific risk assessment. All SOPs will be tailored to YOUR vessel, YOUR helicopter, and YOUR operating profile.