Welcome
We are independent aeronautical experts certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024, providing expert consultancy, inspection and operational verification for offshore helidecks, onshore heliports and helicopter hoist areas.
Through Octagon Consulting, we support operators, developers, EPC contractors, shipyards and authorities in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient helicopter operations throughout all project phases.
Our Expertise
Our expertise covers helicopter landing and hoisting facilities on:
- offshore helidecks on fixed and floating installations and vessels
- helicopter hoist areas on offshore installations, vessels and wind turbine generators
- rescue winch-only areas on offshore installations and vessels
- onshore heliports, including ground-level and elevated heliports on building, e.g. hospitals
Lifecycle Support
We provide independent aeronautical expert support throughout the entire lifecycle of helicopter landing and hoisting facilities.
Planning and Approval
We support safe and compliant design and authority approval in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and industry standards.
We provide independent expert assessment, compliance verification and expert witness reports supporting regulatory approval and operational acceptance.
Construction and Commissioning
We provide independent inspection and operational verification to support safe and compliant commissioning and entry into service.
Our expert assessments verify functional suitability, operational readiness and compliance with applicable aviation regulations.
Operations and Maintenance
We support operators in maintaining continued operational safety and regulatory compliance throughout the operational lifecycle.
We provide independent expert inspection, operational assessment and expert advice supporting continued safe helicopter operations.
Network and Associated Expert Services
We operate as part of a group of specialized expert services covering aeronautical, operational and safety-related disciplines.
We are supporting offshore flight operations with our service page helideck-directory which provides relevant information on helidecks and helicopter hoist areas on offshore installations and vessels.
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SAR-HSC – Strategic Advisory in Risk | Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance provides specialized advisory services in operational safety, risk management and regulatory compliance.
PSAgA-Prüfservice Reken provides inspection services for Personal Protective Equipment against falls from height.
