Aviation is one of the most regulated modes of transport, demanding the highest level of safety and expertise in every aspect of its operation.  Helicopters provide the vital link between land and offshore rigs and vessels, undertaking regular crew change and flights in what can sometimes be hostile and challenging environments.

Swire Oilfield Services has an important role right at the heart of this vital link, offering a range of aviation services from the rental of offshore fuel tanks through to the design and manufacture of fuel dispensing systems, and many other tasks in between.

OFFSHORE AVIATION SERVICES IN DETAIL

We are recognised as specialists within this field by the main helicopter operators, as well as by organisations such as the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), the MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) and the HCA (Helideck Certifying Authority).  This makes us one of the undisputed leaders in offshore helicopter re-fuelling.  It is no surprise that we are also called upon to conduct regular re-fuelling training courses for the helideck crew.

Crew change logistics are a high priority on offshore installations.  Working time regulations, and bed space limitations, not to mention the underlying safety and morale of the workforce, all add up to place a heavy reliance on the efficiency of helicopter operations.

We are involved in many aspects of the fuel supply chain from the onshore bulk storage of Jet-A1 to the filling and hiring of offshore transit tanks, and continuing through to the design, and manufacture of the pumping and dispensing equipment that delivers the fuel safely and efficiently to the aircraft.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Swire Oilfield Services can support your business both onshore and offshore with the following services:

• Bulk storage, handling and dispensing of JET A-1 fuel
• Fuel transit tanks
• Training in every aspect of onshore and offshore helicopter re-fuelling
• Certification, maintenance and repair of customer-owned fuel transit tanks
• Helideck inspections to UK CAP437 standard
• Helideck surface friction testing
  
• Repair and refurbishment of fuel systems
• Repair and refurbishment of couplings and nozzles
• Full stockholding of relevant spares and consumables
• Complete management of your own equipment
• Commissioning, certification, maintenance and repair of fuel dispensing systems
• Custom designed and built fuel dispensing units to fit rigs and vessels
  
• Design and manufacture of new fuel dispensing systems to meet CAP437 under CAA approval