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Cape Town Helicopters Offshore Services

Cape Town Helicopters have launched a pioneering new offshore service operating an Airbus AS 365N2. This machine has specifically been selected for this service because of its successful track record as the primary US Coast guard helicopter. It is known for its stability in adverse weather and its massive range and speed. Its iconic shape of looking like a Dolphin has earned the French nick name of Dauphine.

The launch service includes:

  • Ship to shore service for crew changes
  • Rescue medical service
  • Hoist service
  • Land on deck option
  • Transfer of engineers and ship surveyors to ships
  • Salvage projects
Offshore Services

Cape Town Helicopters is proud to be working with Medivac Africa as our medical and rescue service providers.

Medevac Africa, a division of Global Medical Safety and Risk Solutions (GMSRS), provides specialised medical evacuation and search and rescue (SAR) services by land, air, and sea across Southern Africa.

Licensed by the Department of Health and operating under formal agreements with the Department of Transport through SASAR, Medevac Africa supports both the Aeronautical (ARCC) and Maritime (MRCC) Rescue Coordination Centres.

Medivac Africa

Summary of the Helicopter Services

  • 2 Pilots plus 8 pax in crew change mission configuration
  • 2 Pilots plus 1 stretcher plus 4 medical / hoist/ rescue attendants in rescue configuration
  • 3 hrs 45 minutes range including IFR reserves (assuming 2 pax only)
  • For safety max distance mission 100 NM, 45 minutes over the ship, 100 NM return flight with IFR reserves. This is at extreme mission from a distance perspective. Most missions would be 30-50 mile range.
  • Initially Day Visual flight rules mission moving towards night and Instrument flight rules.
  • Cruise speed of 140 kts or 260km /hour
  • Arriel 1C2 engines rated at 763 HP each
  • Equipped with a Goodrich Hoist able to lift 272kgs
  • Equipped with emergency flotation gear plus portable 6 man life raft
  • Sand prevention filters for operations in such areas
  • Cargo sling up to 800kgs depending on range required to sling.
Helicopter Services

 

Contact Details

offshore@helicopterscapetown.co.za

24 hour contact: +27 71 241 3766 Colette May / Peter Hammond
2 hour activation lead during daylight hours (night on request)

Based at Hangar 1
Beechcraft Road
General Aviation area
Cape Town International Airport