Heliwest has moved into the offshore operations by securing a contract with Roc Oil.
The contract will see the Western Australian company provide service and maintenance crew transfers for Roc Oil (WA) Pty Ltd’s Cliff Head project off the Western Australian coast from Dongara.
Heliwest CEO David Grimes said the contract, previously operated by Bristow, was a major win for the local company, signalling a strong, new presence in the offshore helicopter sector.
“The move into regular offshore operations is an exciting one for us and sits perfectly within our strategic aims,” Grimes said.
Heliwest is operating a BO105LS twin engine helicopter on the contract, with a B212 helicopter available for crew changes when required.
Heliwest is also expanding its operations in Papua New Guinea with the anticipated completion of a new contract to supply two B212 helicopters to support offshore oil and gas operations for Saipem. Heliwest now operates six B212 helicopters in PNG in a joint venture with Helifix of Port Moresby.
In onshore developments, Heliwest recently opened operating bases at Toowoomba and Mt Isa, the first two of planned strategic expansions into Queensland airspace.
(Heliwest)
