Whether users are in the cockpit, kneeling at the winch, or hanging on the end of the cable, they’ve got users covered with protection that provides comfort and allows the best maneuverability so users can focus on the task at hand.
All passengers and crew travelling by helicopter in hostile offshore areas as defined in JAR-OPS-3 must wear personal protective equipment with ETSO approvals, including immersion suits.
Aviation safety requirements
With an EASA (European Aviation Safety Authorities) approval, VIKING is one of a few suppliers in the world able to offer a fully EASA approved system comprising cutting-edge pilot and passenger suits, lifejackets and category A EBS systems to meet the aviation safety requirements.
Crew and passengers must report fresh for duty and with rigs and wind farms still further from shore
Crew and passengers must report fresh for duty and with rigs and wind farms still further from shore, personal protective equipment needs to be comfortable enough to be worn properly on longer flights. With lives to protect, pilots must stay focused and alert and they require fitted gear that moves as they do - and which won’t conflict with on board equipment. Both for pilots and passengers, top-quality materials are essential to allow the necessary breathability for comfort during extended wear.
Personal protective equipment
VIKING YouSafe™ aviation safety gear is designed to ensure unmatched comfort, safety and mobility. For those who don’t always fly to work, they also supply dual-approved solutions (SOLAS/ETSO) meaning users only need one suit for vessel or helicopter transfer.
Users asked, they listened. They’ve pulled out all the stops on their new range of pilot and crew suits. They started with new top of the line material to make them more lightweight and breathable. Then they added pockets and tabs and zippers - all the bells and whistles. They redesigned the form fitting features so they not only look good, but don’t get in the way of what they’re doing. And they’re emergency-ready whenever users need it.