Which Helideck?

XE Enhanced Safety™ and XD Standard Helideck.

STEP 1

Your Safety Requirement

With the XD Standard helideck and the XE Enhanced Safety helideck, you can choose between two types of helidecks to meet your safety requirements.

XE Enhanced Safety™ Helideck

Installations that require enhanced Safety for heli-operations
Frequent landings
Safety as paramount consideration
Unmanned triggering of safety measures (when coupled with DIFFS)
Helideck located above living quarters / wheel house / bridge
Helipads located above hospitals / buildings

XD Standard Helideck

Installations with no special safety requirements
Occasional landings
Cost effectiveness as key consideration

STEP 2

Standards and Regulations

Our aluminium helidecks can be designed in accordance with various international and national rules and standards. Choose the rules that apply to your installation, and we’ll help you find the best solution for your needs.

CAP 437

Helideck size: 1 x D-value
Perimeter safety net
Zone 1 lighting
Water DIFFS allowed for XE Enhanced Safety helideck

Norwegian Rules (NMD/Norsok)

XE Enhanced Safety™ Helideck with built in passive fire retarding feature (Norsok)
Helideck size: 1.25 x D-value
Aluminium support truss (Norsok)
Perimeter safety net (NMD)
Perimeter walkway (Norsok)
Zone 1 lighting (special requirements on illuminance level)
Foam monitors / DIFFS
Dual agent

Other Rules

ICAO
SOLAS / MODU compliant
USCG
Normam 27
Others

STEP 3

Add-ons For Additional Weight Savings

We can also supply other aluminium structures to further reduce weight and minimize life cycle maintenance while maintaining the same level of safety and reliability.

Upgrade existing helidecks with:

Support structures
Walkways
Stairs and platforms
Antennae towers
Slip resistant floor decking
Handrails
Bridges
Stair towers

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.