North Sea workers exceed new helicopter weight limits
By The BriefBrief
New helicopter safety rules for North Sea workers set a maximum weight of 19.5 stone fully clothed so people can be winched to safety in an emergency. The rules mean hundreds of workers are too heavy to comply, raising concerns about who can fly under the limits.
WHO:North Sea workers
WHAT:New helicopter rules set a 19.5-stone fully clothed weight limit, leaving hundreds of workers too heavy to meet it.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
WHERE:North Sea
WHY:The weight limit is intended to ensure workers can be winched to safety in an emergency.
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