In line with Twisted Rigging's suggestion in July, G-JSAR has started a contract at based onshore at Dan Helder today (see headlines at
http://www.bristowhelicopters.com/). Its a five-year contract, with two one-year extension options, awarded by a group of eight Dutch oil and gas companies (including BP Nederland). Apparently a review of the safety cases has shown that the Dutch military SAR capability is adequate.