UK recognised Aviation Inspection Bodies
The MCA recognises organisations to act as Aviation Inspection Bodies (AIBs) for the assessment and certification of shipboard heliports onboard UK yachts.
An AIB is a body delegated the responsibility of inspecting helicopter landing areas by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
As detailed within the REG Yacht Code, the AIB verification process shall include inspection, certification and, where necessary, the application of appropriate operational limitations.
The process on how to apply to become an Aviation Inspection Body can be found within MIN 681, please click here. MIN 681 replaces MGN 433. To include: MIN 681 (M) Helicopter aviation inspection bodies - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Current Aviation Inspection Bodies:
Helideck Certification Agency (HCA)
- E-mail: Info@helidecks.org
- Telephone: +44(0)1224 704048
- Website: www.helidecks.org
Safeguard Helideck Certification (SHC)
- E-mail: admin@safeguardengineering.co.uk
- Telephone: +44(0)333 577 1244
- Website: www.helideckcertification.co.uk
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: externalmonitoring@mcga.gov.uk
Last updated 8 July 2022 + show all updates
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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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