
OPITO Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
Train personnel intended to work offshore, using helicopter as a means of transportation, so they can react safely in a helicopter emergency situation. The course is conducted according to OPITO standards.
Course Content
Upon completion of the course, participants will have obtained basic knowledge plus skills on:
- Helicopter safety
- Helicopter escape
- The use of a helicopter transit suit and life jacket
- Practice in using the Emergency Breathing System
- Evacuation from a helicopter
- Life raft procedures
- Underwater escape exercises and BRACE position
- Inflating life jackets in water
- Boarding a life raft
- Sea survival swim sessions
Due to legal requirements, the BOSIET OPITO course will include Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS).
Course Objectives
Provide familiarization with emergency in-flight procedures and equipment used in helicopters for the offshore Oil & Gas industry.