Helideck Perimeter Safety Net

The Frictape Helideck Perimeter Net is constructed from an in-house developed semi-synthetic tape — a proprietary blend of man-made and natural fibers engineered specifically for offshore helideck environments. Each net is custom-made to the exact dimensions of the target helideck, individually numbered, packed, and shipped with a helideck layout diagram and clear installation instructions. The structure uses fail-safe braiding made from the same tape material throughout, with no joining clips, connectors, or mechanical weak points anywhere in the system. Laboratory pull-through testing confirms strength exceeding 6,000 kg force — well above CAP 437 requirements — with that margin maintained to the end of the rated 10-year service life. The system holds both ABS and DNV type approval certifications, making it the only helideck perimeter net in the world carrying both simultaneously.

The balanced construction produces a hammock effect that absorbs and distributes the kinetic energy of a falling person or object across the full net width, then returns to original form after tension is released. There are no weak points in the structure — even multiple cuts to a panel do not reduce the net’s ability to retain a falling person. Installation requires no tools and completes in days rather than the weeks typically needed for metal mesh alternatives. The material resists UV radiation, heat, moisture, and biological contamination including bird guano, delivering a 10-year service life that far exceeds traditional rope alternatives. A 5-year product warranty applies when installed by Frictape technicians.

Frictape Helideck Perimeter Net is installed on offshore oil and gas platforms, FPSOs, drilling rigs, offshore wind installation vessels, naval ships, megayachts, and onshore helipads globally — with over 1,000 helidecks served. It prevents deck personnel from falling overboard during helicopter operations, protects the deck surface from repeated rotor wash and foot traffic damage, and complies fully with CAP 437, UK Offshore Energies, Malaysian CAA, Brazilian NORMAM, and US Coast Guard requirements.

Leader Infra supplies this globally dominant, dual ABS and DNV certified helideck perimeter net system — delivering the market-leading fall protection solution for offshore helidecks, with up to 80% lifetime cost savings versus metal mesh alternatives and a verified installation base of over 1,000 helidecks worldwide.

FAQ — How does the Frictape Perimeter Net perform structurally after sustaining cuts or physical damage? The fail-safe braiding design uses the same semi-synthetic tape material throughout the entire net structure, with no mechanical connectors or joining clips. Even if multiple cuts occur across a panel, the load redistributes across the remaining structure without creating a single point of failure — the net retains its ability to contain a falling person until the damaged panel is replaced during the next scheduled inspection.