Helideck Friction Testing


As one of the aviation industry’s leading specialist suppliers, Swire Energy Services is perfectly placed to ensure your helideck friction tests are conducted to satisfy the latest CAP437 Regulations.

We carry out testing on behalf of customers in the following sectors

- Offshore Oil & Gas, Rigs and Platforms

- Offshore Windfarms

- FPSO vessels

- Supply vessels

- Military assets

- Commercial yachts.

- Super Yachts

Our offshore engineers are fully trained and certified in the use of the UKCAA’s preferred ‘Braked Wheel’ (Findlay Irvine - Micro GT) Continuous Friction Measuring Device (CFMD), which controls wetness of the deck during testing.

Certified in use of UKCAA’s preferred device

Provide detailed analysis of helideck conditions

Helideck Friction testing


Swire Energy Services ensure your Helideck Friction Tests are conducted to satisfy the latest CAA CAP437 regulations and can perform to meet NOMAM-27 regulations.

In addition to the Oil and Gas sector we carry out testing on offshore wind farm installations, FPSO vessels, military vessels and commercial yachts.

As the surface friction testing of helidecks has become mandatory under UKCAA regulations, CAP 437, it is vital that all Helideck Operators carry out inspections of the entire Helideck/Landing Area.

Through the electronic data collection our qualified team are able to provide detailed analysis of the helideck condition and maintenance programme recommendations

As the surface friction testing of helidecks has become mandatory under CAP 437, it is vital that all helideck operators carry out inspections of the entire helideck/landing area.

We have several machines in stock, enabling Swire Energy Services to be readily available at short notice to test on your behalf.

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Experts you can rely on


Our offshore engineers are fully trained and certified in the use of the UKCAA’s preferred ‘Braked Wheel’ (Findlay Irvine - Micro GT) Continuous Friction Measuring Device (CFMD), which controls wetness of the deck during testing. It includes electronic data collection, storage and processing and allows the entire deck surface to be covered to a resolution of not less than 1m².

A full analysation of the helideck is available on completion of your test and you will be awarded a certificate. You will also be notified of the next test date required, determined by the results of the test.

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Global Support - Friction Testing equipment in Key Locations


SES have Friction testing Equipment in stock in key locations globally to support your needs with equipment in

  • UK
  • Norway
  • USA
  • Singapore
  • Angola
  • Qatar
  • United Arab emirates
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Why Choose Swire


SES can carry out Friction testing while delivering the more complex services offered reducing the amount of flights offshore

with one of the largest fleet of Friction testing machines globally SES are able to support your needs in short notice

Inspections carried our in compliance with CAP- 437

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