On 28 May 2019, we carried out an audit of the helideck at VFW, where Aker BP is the operator. The audit was conducted with the assistance of the Civil Aviation Authority Norway.

Objective

The objective of the audit was to verify the design and outfitting of the helideck at the VFW facility, and systems and documents relating to preparations for and operation of the helideck.

Result

One non-conformity was identified in connection with the positioning of a fire station. An improvement point was also identified relating to the system for familiarising and training emergency responders prior to operational start-up.

What happens now?

We have asked Aker BP to report on how the non-conformity will be addressed. We have also asked the company for an assessment of the improvement point we observed.

The deadline for feedback is set at 10 July 2019.