Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)

All personnel who intend to travel to and from offshore installations and vessels via helicopter and will be required to use the CAEBS during an emergency situation.

There are no training pre-requisites for this course, however, delegates must be aged 16 years or over and have a good grasp of the English language. Delegates must hold a valid OGUK (or equivalent) medical AND possess a certificate of fitness to undertake shallow water CAEBS training issued by a registered OGUK doctor OR A valid ENG 1 Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate* (or equivalent) *please note, that if the Medical Fitness Certificate includes a restriction or is subject to conditions, the delegate must possess a statement from an appropriate registered practitioner stating that this does not result from a respiratory or ENT condition and that it is safe for the delegate to participate in shallow water CAEBS training.

The objective of this course is to provide all delegates with knowledge and understanding of helicopter flight procedures with a particular focus on emergency situations.

The HUET with CAEBS training covers the following areas: • Pre-flight and in-flight procedures • Actions to be taken in the event of an emergency ditching • Ability to escape from a helicopter that has capsized or submerged in water • Deployment and use of the compressed air emergency breathing system