ARA procedure
 

Hi there,

I have a question regarding the procedures for an ARA, I am not sure if all the relevant companies use the same procedures/limits but what are the general rules/limits for an ARA?

-What are the general limits height/visi?
-what happens if you have one or multiple targets on your radar screen that will prevent you from performing an ARA to your destination rig/boat? Do you then perform an approach from another direction if the targets are relatively close together in a line?
-what happens if you loose your radar screen? do you have an backup?
-Is there a set go around procedure, and when would this be initiated?


I am not an offshore pilot (yet), but I am trying to get my knowledge up, so any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

HeliH

Have you done your IR yet? It was covered in my IR course so no need to worry if you're still yet to do your IR

Different companies (and different AOCs with the same company) will have different approach minima.
Otherwise, its all fairly logical
- there will be a standard missed approach procedure, initiated at the missed approach point if not visual.
- Since it is a radar apoproach, then if you lose the radar, you cannot do the approach.
If there is an obstacle which gets in the way, as you say, you may be able to come in from another direction. Alternatively, you may be able to make an approach to the obstacle, and when you get VMC, continue below the cloud to the destination - depends on the circumstances and the company SOP.

Have a browse through here too, http://easa.europa.eu/system/files/d...2012-018-R.pdf

Pages 77-83