A helicopter safety group set up after the Super Puma disaster in 2009 will hold an emergency meeting on Monday.
Members will discuss issues raised by the North Sea ditching on Thursday.
The taskforce was created on behalf of the industry after 16 men died when a Bond Super Puma crashed off the north-east coast three years ago.
Senior staff from offshore helicopter operators, oil and gas firms and trade unions will work to identify any lessons which can be learned from the emergency landing by an EC225 Super Puma 25 miles east of Aberdeen on Thursday.
Industry body Oil and Gas UK’s health and safety director, Robert Paterson, said: “Helicopter safety remains a focus for the oil and gas industry, with the Helicopter Safety Steering Group (HSSG) now an established part of the Step Change in Safety organisation. Oil and Gas UK awaits more information on this incident and, through the HSSG, will ensure any learning from this is shared across the industry.”
Meanwhile, Larraine Boorman, managing director of Aberdeen-based Opito, the body which sets the emergency and critical response standards for the offshore industry worldwide, said: “While it is still too early to know what caused this latest incident, the fact that all 14 personnel on board the helicopter were rescued safely is a resounding testament to the vital role training practices play in ensuring the safety of the workforce.
“The Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) and Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) standards ensure that all offshore workers are trained in the operation of emergency exits when escaping from a helicopter in the water.
“All employers must be commended for their commitment to training.”
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