Modern Marine Options Challenge Helicopters

摘要

The offshore oil and gas industry has from its outset used both air and sea transportation to move its workforce. Both alternatives carry risks, whilst sharing the same purpose - to transport personnel offshore in a safe and efficient manner. The aviation industiy, exposed to the potential of catastrophic failure and multiple fatalities, has invested heavily to minimise the risks and consequences of airborne failures. Helicopters are fast, relatively comfortable and are therefore widely favoured despite the inherently high costs associated with aviation services.