Oil & Gas UK Responds to North Sea Helicopter Ditching
Oil & Gas UK’s health and safety director Robert Paterson said: “Oil & Gas UK welcomes the news that all people on board have been successfully rescued. All offshore helicopter pilots undergo extensive training to prepare them for emergency situations and all passengers undergo regular helicopter evacuation training.
“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.”
Up to date information on the incident is available here. Find out more about Step Change in Safety's Helicopter Safety Steering Group.
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