7 accredited centres · OPITO standard
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training — a practical pool exercise in which candidates practice escaping from a simulated helicopter fuselage after it ditches and inverts underwater. A mandatory component of BOSIET and FOET. Widely considered the most demanding element of offshore safety training. Instructors are present in the water throughout; the exercise is conducted at a controlled pace. More about HUET →
7 OPITO-accredited HUET centres in United Kingdom, listed below with contact details.
Duration
1 day
Certificate validity
4 years
Cost
Not listed here — course fees are set by each centre and vary by location. See centres & contact them directly ↓
AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Aberdeen
One of the largest OPITO facilities in the North Sea region; 1-day digital BOSIET available.
Visit website →AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Newcastle
RelyOn Nutec UK
📍 Teesside
Petans
📍 Norwich (Great Yarmouth area)
Convenient for the Southern North Sea and East Anglia wind sector.
Visit website →Maersk Training UK
📍 Newcastle
Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool & The Fylde College)
📍 Fleetwood
Long-established maritime college on the north-west coast.
Visit website →How long does the HUET course take?
1 day.
How long is HUET valid?
HUET is valid for 4 years.
How many accredited HUET centres are there in United Kingdom?
7 OPITO-accredited HUET centres are listed on this page, each with contact details.
How do I book HUET training in United Kingdom?
Contact one of the accredited centres listed above directly to check course dates, availability, and pricing — each centre sets its own fees and schedule.
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