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Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules

BBC Business·September 3, 2026·1 min read
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules

Hundreds of North Sea workers are too heavy for new helicopter safety rules, which require workers to weigh no more than 19.5 stone fully clothed for emergency winching. The regulation could impact offshore operations and staffing as companies adjust to the new weight limits.

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