In Malaysia / Thailand offshore hot refuelling is not allowed, I think the issue is guaranteeing that the helideck crew have had suitable training.
In my opinion the risk of going unserviceable on subsequent start offshore is greater than the likelihood of a problem with the hot refuelling itself.
Also other issues become a factor like wind limits on start / shutdown and whether or not tiedowns should be used can complicate the situation.
Last edited by SFIM; 21st Dec 2015 at 18:08.