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UK oil and gas industry responds to AAIB recommendations
| Date: | 14 Apr 2009 | | Details: | Responding to concerns raised in the media, following the publication of the AAIB initial report on their investigation into the North Sea helicopter accident off Peterhead, Chris Allen, health and safety director with Oil & Gas UK, said:
"Oil & Gas UK has verified with every user of the Super Puma L2 that the necessary checks were carried out on all affected aircraft, prior to any flights following publication of the AAIB report. We can therefore confirm that all aircraft operating offshore are fully complying with the new requirement for enhanced inspections as set out in the Alert Service Bulletin from the helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter.
Commenting on continued calls for the aircraft to be grounded, Chris Allen added:
"The industry relies on the experts within the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Civil Aviation Authority. They are completely independent and have access to all the relevant data and evidence from the accident. They have the necessary equipment and expertise to reach the right conclusions and impose whatever requirements they feel are necessary to safeguard passengers. Indeed it is their responsibility to do so.
"The UK oil and gas industry will continue to liaise closely with relevant bodies as the investigation continues and will of course implement any further requirements the AAIB may establish to be necessary.
"The industry's newly created Helicopter Accident Issues Task Group, which will have its first summit meeting this week, will help in this endeavour. Its role is to act as a communications focal point for sharing information, advice and learning across the industry and will liaise and consult with relevant bodies, including the police, trade unions and relevant support groups."
Ends | | Contact: | For more information, please contact Sally Fraser on 020 7802 2404 or sfraser@oilandgasuk.co.uk |
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