We were a bit bewildered today offshore in the Central North Sea when we were told that our crew change helicopters weren't coming because the sea state did not permit launch of the standby vessel's FRC. The conditions were suitable for Dacon Scoop deployment, which until today had been deemed adequate to permit flying.
So, what's the scoop

on this one chaps? We don't mind if you don't come because the weather is c

p, if you don't want to fly we don't either, but why the sudden (and unannounced) change in parameters?