Torque Stripe,
Thank you, i was half way translating.
You have translated and condensed the second (background) article from the same newspaper not the shorter headline as linked by Rigging pin.
At 2. You have read correctly.
At 3. The 4-axis helicopter would have to be ex-LN-OCO which would be stationed at Den Helder after maintenance see link Den Helder Airport of 10 april 2014.
[URL="http://www.denhelderairport.nl/nieuws/vreemde-vogels/as365n-dauphin-ln-oco"LN-OCO[/URL]
At 5. I remember reading the tender questions and clarifications that it was asked if in the case multiple aircraft were used to reach 16 survivor capacity if they could be spread between Den Helder and Rotterdam. The answer was Yes as long as time over target could be met.
NHV operates the same type to ferry pilots out to ships from Rotterdam. It makes sense to use one aircraft as spare/second for both services.
As long as you can pull it off!
At 6. The article also states that the contract with the supplier of the medic has now been changed. 1 on duty and 2nd on call.
I hope on call in Rotterdam