Chapter 3- Travelling Offshore research with
question and answers
What is considered as having one of the most hazardous workplaces due to the location - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Offshore industry
here are 2 modes of transportation available to and from the offshore installations, travel by - CORRECT
ANSWERS-by boat or by helicopter.
are considered to be the workhorse of the offshore oil and gas industry.
Usually, the offshore workers spend 2-4 weeks on the installation
The workers' preference is to reach home as quickly as possible; hence the __________ provide a very
quick means of transportation.
In addition to getting them home quickly, the _____________ also contribute to considerable savings in
terms of employees' reduced costs for time at work. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Travelling by Helicopter
Travel by _______ has significant limitations in terms of the speed; therefore they do not provide the
same time-saving benefits. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Boat
• The passengers are required to have undertaken BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and
Emergency Training)
• Or FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
• Both approved by OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization).
, • Occasionally, some operators may allow temporary workers or contractors to undergo only HUET
(Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) prior to travelling offshore by helicopter. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Course Requirements
Passengers whose shoulder width is __ inches or more are considered '_________ _______' and
therefore are required to sit next to a large helicopter window that will provide them with a means of
escape in case of emergency. - CORRECT ANSWERS-22
extra broad
• Wear helicopter transit suits and lifejackets fitted with built-in or additional EBS (Emergency Breathing
System) etc.
• Passengers whose shoulder width is 22 inches or more are considered 'extra broad' and therefore are
required to sit next to a large helicopter window that will provide them with a means of escape in case
of emergency. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Strict Rules
• Most heliports operate in a similar fashion to the commercial airports.
• However, due to the nature of the flight, certain additional restrictions have to be placed on
passengers to ensure the safety of those on-board and the aircraft.
• After ensuring the correct flight time, passengers should arrive prepared for travel and 'in time' to go
through check-in procedures. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Check-in Procedures
Travel documents e.g. passport or other equivalent document. • Authorization from the duty holder,
OIM (offshore installation manager) or employer to confirm details of the person travelling offshore.
• Any special visitors etc. will also require evidence of authorization or a special pass. Certain offshore
operators issue passes to their employers or contractors hired by them. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Check-in
question and answers
What is considered as having one of the most hazardous workplaces due to the location - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Offshore industry
here are 2 modes of transportation available to and from the offshore installations, travel by - CORRECT
ANSWERS-by boat or by helicopter.
are considered to be the workhorse of the offshore oil and gas industry.
Usually, the offshore workers spend 2-4 weeks on the installation
The workers' preference is to reach home as quickly as possible; hence the __________ provide a very
quick means of transportation.
In addition to getting them home quickly, the _____________ also contribute to considerable savings in
terms of employees' reduced costs for time at work. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Travelling by Helicopter
Travel by _______ has significant limitations in terms of the speed; therefore they do not provide the
same time-saving benefits. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Boat
• The passengers are required to have undertaken BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and
Emergency Training)
• Or FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
• Both approved by OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization).
, • Occasionally, some operators may allow temporary workers or contractors to undergo only HUET
(Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) prior to travelling offshore by helicopter. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Course Requirements
Passengers whose shoulder width is __ inches or more are considered '_________ _______' and
therefore are required to sit next to a large helicopter window that will provide them with a means of
escape in case of emergency. - CORRECT ANSWERS-22
extra broad
• Wear helicopter transit suits and lifejackets fitted with built-in or additional EBS (Emergency Breathing
System) etc.
• Passengers whose shoulder width is 22 inches or more are considered 'extra broad' and therefore are
required to sit next to a large helicopter window that will provide them with a means of escape in case
of emergency. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Strict Rules
• Most heliports operate in a similar fashion to the commercial airports.
• However, due to the nature of the flight, certain additional restrictions have to be placed on
passengers to ensure the safety of those on-board and the aircraft.
• After ensuring the correct flight time, passengers should arrive prepared for travel and 'in time' to go
through check-in procedures. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Check-in Procedures
Travel documents e.g. passport or other equivalent document. • Authorization from the duty holder,
OIM (offshore installation manager) or employer to confirm details of the person travelling offshore.
• Any special visitors etc. will also require evidence of authorization or a special pass. Certain offshore
operators issue passes to their employers or contractors hired by them. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Check-in
