HELIDECK LANDING NET

The Frictape Helideck Landing Net is constructed from an in-house developed semi-synthetic flat tape material — a proprietary blend of synthetic and natural fibers engineered specifically for helideck operations. The net features a low-profile, knotless, zero-deformation structure that maintains its exact dimensions regardless of weather conditions, UV exposure, heat, moisture, or salt contact. Maximum mesh aperture size is 200 mm in compliance with CAP 437 Chapter 3 Section 7.3. The net is secured around the perimeter every 1.5 meters and tensioned to a minimum of 2,225 N at each fixing point. Frictape holds both ABS and DNV type approval certifications — the only helideck safety netting manufacturer in the world to hold both simultaneously.

Once installed, the net requires no tightening, loosening, or tension adjustment during normal operations. The knotless flat tape structure sits at a low profile against the deck, allowing safe pedestrian movement and wheeled carriage use across the surface without trip or snag hazards. Installation takes no more than a few hours and requires no tools. The compact packaging fits through standard vessel doors and can be carried up stairs — eliminating the logistical difficulties that typically arise on active offshore structures. The material actively resists UV radiation, heat, moisture, and biological contamination including bird guano, contributing to a rated service life that exceeds traditional rope alternatives.

Frictape Helideck Landing Net is deployed across offshore oil and gas platforms, FPSOs, drilling rigs, offshore wind installation vessels, naval vessels, megayachts, and onshore helipads — wherever helicopter wheel or skid contact with the deck surface requires friction and anti-slide protection in adverse weather. With over 1,800 installations globally, it is the world’s most widely used helideck landing net system, delivering up to 80% savings in lifetime costs compared to traditional rope net alternatives.

Leader Infra supplies this globally dominant, dual-certified helideck landing net system for offshore and marine projects — providing the most widely installed CAP 437 compliant landing net solution available, backed by ABS and DNV type approvals and verified performance across more than 1,800 operational helidecks worldwide.

FAQ — What friction coefficient does the Frictape Landing Net deliver on the helideck surface? The semi-synthetic flat tape material delivers a friction coefficient exceeding 0.65 across the landing surface — above the CAP 437 minimum requirement. This level of grip prevents helicopter skid or wheel movement after touchdown in wet, icy, or high-wind conditions, reducing the risk of post-landing deck drift without requiring any mechanical restraint system.