About ERRVA
Founded in 1979, the Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel Association (ERRVA) unites Vessel Owners and Operators, promoting the development of world-class Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) services. Our mission is to lead the industry in recovery and rescue operations.
ERRVA’s Board of Directors convenes quarterly to discuss a wide range of topics, including operational requirements, training, health and safety, statutory regulations, and legal and financial matters. Our goal is to address and resolve any issues impacting the Association.
Our Chairman manages the Association’s financial, legal, and industry interface activities on a part-time basis. This includes liaising with ERRV Operators, Government Agencies, Trade and Safety Organisations, and other relevant bodies, as directed by our Members.
Rescue Services
ERRVA represents the Owners and Operators of Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs) operating within the UK Continental Shelf.
UK legislation mandates that companies responsible for the safety of offshore installation workers (known as Duty Holders) must ensure a “good prospect of recovery and rescue” and safe transfer to a “place of safety” for individuals who may find themselves in the sea, in all but exceptional weather conditions.
ERRVA member vessels are contracted by Duty Holders to deliver the recovery and rescue services required by these laws. Our vessels and crews are specially equipped and trained to perform marine recovery and rescue operations for survivors from lifeboats, life-rafts, or directly from the sea.
Videos
The Association have produced the following videos
Training and Life Offshore
This is a short video about life on board an ERRV and the training that vessel crews undertake daily.
The Role of an ERRV
This is a short video detailing the role and performance of ERRV’s.
Contact us
Emergency Response & Rescue Vessel Association Ltd
Aberdeen Business Centre, 11 Bon Accord Crescent
Aberdeen. AB11 6DE