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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Ltd. is launching a dedicated helicopter rescue and recovery (RRS) service for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The service is aimed at providing critical life-saving assistance currently not available in the country’s aviation landscape.
The new service will be delivered from its base in Port Harcourt to allow for the transport resources quickly and efficiently to oil installations in the area. It is expected to launch in August.
The company will dedicate an advanced Leonardo AW139 helicopter to the operation, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for search and rescue missions, including forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera technology, dual hoist and mission management capabilities. The aircraft is painted in red and white livery, distinguishing it from other aircraft that transport personnel to offshore production platforms and drilling rigs. Bristow Helicopters plans to add subsequent service from Lagos as soon as the second AW139 becomes operational, which is expected by year’s end. Both Port Harcourt and Lagos will offer night medical evacuation services.
Crews operating the new service are experienced and highly skilled, trained and certified to the highest industry standards. Pilots, technical crew, paramedics, engineers and ground crew are already at the Port Harcourt base and will spend the next couple of months training in the area in preparation for the service launch.
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