BUYER'S GUIDE
Which Helideck?
A short guide to choosing between our two main helideck specifications, the standards they comply with, and the upgrades that go alongside them. Two minutes, before you write the spec.
STEP 1
Choose by risk profile.
Both decks share the same fabrication, materials and approvals. The difference is whether passive fire suppression is engineered into the surface.
XE Enhanced Safety™
The flagship. Passive fire suppression built into the deck surface.
Choose XE when:
XD Standard
Same engineering, same modular design, no patented suppression system.
Choose XD when:
STEP 2
Choose by applicable code.
Our helidecks are designed to comply with international and national rules and standards. Identify the rules that apply to your installation, and we'll specify accordingly.
CAP 437
Norwegian Rules (NMD / Norsok)
Other Rules
Helideck size: 1× D-value
XE Enhanced Safety™ Helideck with built-in passive fire-retarding feature (Norsok)
ICAO
Perimeter safety net
Helideck size: 1.25× D-value
SOLAS / MODU compliant
Zone 1 lighting
Aluminium support truss (Norsok)
USCG
Water DIFFS allowed for XE Enhanced Safety helideck
Perimeter safety net (NMD)
Normam 27
Perimeter walkway (Norsok)
Other regional codes per project
Zone 1 lighting (special illuminance level requirements)
Foam monitors / DIFFS
Dual agent
STEP 3
Specified the deck. Now specify everything around it.
A helideck is the start of the topside aluminium specification, not the end. Lifecycle weight, maintenance and corrosion savings compound when adjacent structures are also specified in marine aluminium.
Common additions to a helideck order:
Aluminium signage, tie-downs, and bespoke structures
Enquiries
Still not sure which helideck fits?
Tell us about the platform, helicopter type and operating standard. We'll come back to you within two working days.
