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: 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

Green Deck Operations (GDO)

• E-mail: admin@greendeckops.com
• Telephone: +44 (0) 7766 203966
• Website: www.greendeckops.com

HeliOperations (HeliOps)

• Email: info@helioperations.co.uk
• Telephone: +44 (0) 1305 701702
• Website: www.helioperations.com

These organisations are recognised in accordance with applicable UK requirements.

More information

E-mail: externalmonitoring@mcga.gov.uk