Night overwater currency
Hi there chaps
My current organisation is in the very early stages of establishing a night over water (and land) SAR capability and we are currently thrashing out SOPs and so forth.
One of the topics that has created some interesting discussion is currency requirements for night wet winch and wet deck operations. I have based my opinion on a previous life however we need to find a balance between what is achievable, safe and is going to maintain a satisfactory standard.
Our initial draft called for at least one night wet winch (which as a risk mitigator over water must use the automatic modes - aided or not) and one wet deck per month. Ideally we would do more however there are other points (influential) of view which seem to think that even one per month is excessive.
So, what are all you guys out there doing to maintain such a currency and what are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Turkey