Spread the messageThe term “offshore operations” is used to describe situations where not only a part of the flight takes place over large bodies of water but when most of the flight, including the main objectives, are to be completed away from dry land. Because of their VTOL and hover capabilities, the use of helicopters in offshore operations has increased greatly. In this post, my guest author, Wg Cdr Vikram Mahajan (Retd) will tell us about helicopter offshore operations, their complexities and safety risks. Crude oil and natural gas are … Continue reading HELICOPTER OFFSHORE OPERATIONS: AN OVERVIEW