UK recognised aviation inspection bodies
The MCA recognises organisations to act as aviation inspection bodies to assess and certify shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
An aviation inspection body (AIB) is a body delegated the responsibility of inspecting helicopter landing areas by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
As detailed within the Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code, the AIB verification process shall include inspection, certification and, where necessary, the application of appropriate operational limitations.
You can find the process on how to apply to become an aviation inspection body in MIN 681, as amended.
Current aviation inspection bodies
Helideck Certification Agency (HCA)
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 704048
- Website: www.helidecks.org
Safeguard Helideck Certification (SHC)
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Telephone: +44 (0) 333 577 1244
- Website: www.helideckcertification.co.uk
Green Deck Operations (GDO)
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Telephone: +44 (0) 7766 203966
- Website: www.greendeckops.com
HeliOperations (HeliOps)
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1305 701702
- Website: www.helioperations.com
These organisations are recognised in accordance with applicable UK requirements.
More information
External Monitoring and Assurance
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 3/07 Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
E-mail: [email protected]
Updates to this page
Published 24 September 2021Last updated 26 March 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the guidance to include the latest approved aviation inspection bodies.
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A major change to include link to MIN 681- Approval of aviation inspection bodies for inspection and certification of helicopter landing areas (HLA’S)
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First published.