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SAR helicopter stationed on Ekofisk

person by the Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Phillips stationed a dedicated search and rescue (SAR) helicopter on Ekofisk in October 1981 as part of its permanent emergency response measures on the field.
— The rescue helicopter Bell 212 is during a safety drill getting people out of the water. Photo: Husmo Photo/Norwegian Petroleum Museum
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This new machine became an important component in overall emergency preparedness on Ekofisk. The demand for a permanently stationed SAR helicopter came from the field’s working environment committee after the Alexander L Kielland accident.

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Published 20. June 2019   •   Updated 20. June 2019

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