Sun, Aug 21, 2011
Aircraft Used In Intensive Rescue Missions Following The
Japanese Earthquake And Tsunami
Following intensive relief operations after the Great East Japan
Earthquake in March, the Japan Coast Guard, Eurocopter Group and
Eurocopter Japan have signed a tripartite contract for the supply
of three additional EC225 helicopters to the Japan Coast Guard.
These aircraft will be the first civilian helicopters to be
equipped with the most advanced mission system, to be deployed for
search and rescue as well as law enforcement missions.
Procurement of the EC225s was decided after the Japanese Coast
Guard efficiently carried out rescue and relief efforts following
the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on March
11, but unfortunately had aircraft submerged during the disaster
that were rendered unserviceable. The acquisition will replenish
the fleet with new aircraft that have the technology and capability
to carry out complex search and rescue (SAR) as well as anti-piracy
missions.
"We are very proud to have our helicopters contributing to
saving lives every day in Japan," said Eurocopter President &
CEO Lutz Bertling. "The Eurocopter Japan team, which provided
round-the-clock support to their customers after the Tohoku
tragedy, remains totally committed to ensure that the helicopter
missions can be performed in the best and safest conditions."
The Japan Coast Guard initially purchased two EC225s in 2006
through an open tender, complementing their AS332 L1 fleet for long
range all-weather SAR missions as well as for ship-borne
operations.
"The decision by the Japan Coast Guard to acquire additional EC225s
this year was taken in view of its new assignment for anti-piracy
missions, while also taking into account the outstanding
performance of their existing EC225 helicopters - which have been
used intensively since delivery, as demonstrated during the
disaster relief operations," explained Stephane Ginoux, President
and CEO of Eurocopter Japan. "Together, the service's EC225 and
AS332 L1 fleet will be able to continue serving the country and
saving lives under severe circumstances."
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