Sasless
GLS is right, the larger GOM operators do have an adverse weather policy which is rigidly applied to single engine ops. It not only takes into account wind, sea state and temperature but also cloudbase and visibility.
One particular operator has a program of enhanced operational control in adverse weather. Much of this was in existence but was modified and upgraded by the October 2003 accident to a Bell 206L3 which crashed in heavy rain having missed a landing on a Shell platform in the GOM.
In future, I think you will see some of the larger oil companies mandating twin engine IFR capable helicopters instead of singles. Shell, I believe will one of the first to do this.
HH
