Originally Posted by
EXDAC
I would not want to be standing on a small platform near the edge of the deck holding the blade tip and not being tethered. However, I'm a fixed wing land lubber so not familiar with acceptable risk of marine helicopter operations.
Yes, it's not clear why he is not tethered but his colleague holding on to him is! I would imagine that falling into that water will require you to be pulled out very quickly.
I can hear at least one other helicopter in the background (and maybe see him hovering).
It's not clear to me why the pilot was in such a hurry to clear the deck either. After a long sea voyage and reassembly, I think I'd have liked to hover for a bit to assess things first.
I know the aircraft are from South Africa but I assume the vessel originates from Norway? Quite a journey for a pretty small boat!