The contribution helicopters make to the battle against COVID-19 are well-known; they are relied upon to transfer critically ill patients and ease the strain on overstretched medical facilities. But lesser-known contributions are also being made by helicopters to maintain our energy supply and help keep our maritime trade routes functioning efficiently during the pandemic. WIKING Helikopter Service, an offshore helicopter operator, demonstrates the important role operators play in this crucial sector to help keep our world running.
Ensuring energy and maritime trade operations are maintained
As many countries tightened their borders in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, governments from around the world were faced with a difficult task: how do we ensure that the supply of vital resources - such as energy and critical goods - is maintained while respecting restrictions meant to combat the pandemic? WIKING Helikopter Service went quickly to work, adapting its helicopters in order to conform to safety protocols and keep their helicopters flying. "We implemented the necessary infection protection measures and were thus able to continue our flight operations without restrictions during critical COVID-19 phases," says Lars Hilgert, head of flight operations and pilot at WIKING.
