Incident Disclosure 2015

Helicopter on the Helideck of the Hibernia GBS

February 19, 2015

Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC) has notified the C-NLOPB that Cougar Flight 231 was shut down on arrival at the Hibernia Gravity Based Structure (GBS) on February 18 due to an issue related to anti-vibration control and a chip light indication.

Two Aircraft Maintenance Engineers deployed by Cougar to investigate determined that replacement parts are necessary. The parts are being shipped to Hibernia by vessel for installation.

Media Contacts:

Cougar Helicopters:
Candace Moakler
Public Affairs Officer
(709) 758-4041
cmoakler@cougar.ca

HMDC:
Margot Bruce-O’Connell
Public Affairs
(709) 778-7222
margot.p.bruce-o’connell@exxonmobil.com

C-NLOPB:
Sean Kelly M.A., APR, FCPRS
Manager of Public Relations
t. (709) 778-1418
c. (709) 689-0713
skelly@cnlopb.ca


Incident Disclosures 2015

DateUpdate
Nov 30, 2015High Potential Near Miss
Oct 12, 2015Grease Fire in Galley
Oct 8, 2015Helicopter Experiences Fuel Bypass Indicators
Oct 2, 2015Flame Detection
Oct 2, 2015Unauthorized Discharge
Sep 2, 2015Major Hydrocarbon Gas Release
Sep 1, 2015Helicopter Engine #2 Fire Indication
Aug 20, 2015Major Injury
Jul 29, 2015Major Hydrocarbon Gas Release
Jul 2, 2015Helicopter experiences low oil pressure indication
May 16, 2015Person Overboard from West Hercules
May 5, 2015Helicopter Engine #2 Power Loss
Mar 4, 2015Manual disconnect from well due to weather
Feb 19, 2015Helicopter on the Helideck of the Hibernia GBS