“When it comes to passenger suits for helicopter transfer, there are a number of commonly used materials and features that are well-suited to the task,” says Jens Peter Kruse, Vice President, PPE at leading maritime and fire safety equipment manufacturer and service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment. “We’ve taken this into account with our new suit, and we’ve made a tremendous number of comfort and safety improvements, too.” Jens Peter is referring to VIKING’s latest addition to what is already the […]
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http://www.mun.ca By Michelle Osmond Scott MacKinnon likes to push people to the limit. Some of his research involves inducing motion sickness and dunking volunteers into cold water to see if they can perform safety and survival tasks – all in the name of science. Prompted by the Cougar helicopter crash in March 2009 and the subsequent inquiry, Professor MacKinnon and his team started a project to try and answer some of the questions around escape and evacuation that came out […]
The most « intelligent » suit – ever! For offshore, helicopter transport and as a personal abandonment suit on the installation. Outer layer in 100% waterproof, flame retardant fabric Inner lining that provides insulation and buoyancy. An Intelligent fabric stabilise the inside temperature of the suit and reduces body sweat significantly Double-welded seams and approved reflective tape Approved emergency light, buddy line, integrated lifting strap and open collar for rescue Insulated three finger gloves with waterproof zipper and inside cuffs with pulse warmer Lightweight […]
Development cooperation between SINTEF and special clothing manufacturer Helly Hansen has led to offshore workers on the Norwegian continental shelf being issued with helicopter suits that keep their wearers either warm or cool as conditions require. Tests in the pool at SINTEF showed that the newly developed suit provides good protection against loss of body heat if a helicopter downs in the sea. In 2008, the two partners were nominated for Norway’s most prestigious design prize for the suit. Dissatisfied […]