Kapitan Khlebnikov

Helicopter Safety The Kapitan Khlebnikov provides an expedition adventure above that of many other ships – by taking you on helicopter excursions. Helicopters allow us to take you on aerial sightseeing adventures, to bays that are inaccessible to shore landings, as well as glaciers high atop mountains! They also allow us to scout ahead and check ice conditions. Weather conditions permitting, you will find that we make good use of the helicopter operations. As your safety is our first concern a mandatory briefing will be held before the first helicopter excursion. You will be required to sign an attendance sheet at the briefing to be cleared for your first flight. Please note that the decision to fly is ultimately up to the Captain and the Pilot. You will be assigned to a small group and we’ll cycle through the groups with each new helicopter excursion, to ensure everyone has a fair number of flights. Be aware that you may not fly every day as weather factors and time constraints can shorten the time available for helicopter flights on any given day. DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR SAFETY It is possible that weather could keep you ashore or on the ice for a period of hours until conditions improve for your helicopter to return. Should you be grounded for a long duration, the Expedition Team will prepare a base camp with a large tent for shelter and emergency supplies. Be sure to always dress warmly in layers, including your Quark Expeditions® parka as your outer layer which is weatherproof in case this eventuality occurs. Your Expedition Team will advise whether to bring along extra clothes and water in a small water proof backpack on each of your helicopter rides. ADVENTURE TAKES TIME Be aware that even in the best conditions, it may take six hours for 100 people to make a 20-minute helicopter flight inland. For efficient operations, weather, or refueling and maintenance, the helicopter may not be available for you to return immediately.

PROCEDURES FOR BOARDING A HELICOPTER: • Dress warmly for all excursions. • Follow instructions from the Expedition Team on life jacket procedures during helicopter excursions. • Watch your footing on deck, walk slowly and deliberately. • Stay clear of the helicopter deck. • Remain at the muster area well away from the helicopter deck until instructed to move. • When in a hurry, slow down – the noise of the helicopter can be unsettling. • Report to the portside (left) muster area – only when your group is called. • An Expedition Team member will always escort you to the helicopter doors. • Always approach and leave the helicopter from the front. • Never approach and leave the helicopter unsupervised. • Beware of the down-draft. • Ensure that your belongings are properly secured. • Carry long items, such as tripods or walking sticks, below your waistline.