Belgium-headquartered B-to-B helicopter services provider NHV Group is to provide helicopter transportation services to the offshore wind industry in Taiwan with Apex Aviation.

Given the ambitious construction and maintenance of wind farm projects in Taiwan, NHV is committed to initiating operations; further delay could impact on safety, operational excellence and the overall commercial success of wind farm projects.

Recognising the risks associated with entering a new market unprepared, the NHV Group has thoroughly evaluated its options and chosen to partner with Apex Aviation, a local Taiwanese company with deep industry expertise, shared safety values and a proven track record of collaboration with the Taiwanese government and local authorities.

Apex Aviation chairman Wilson Kao says: "Apex Aviation's operations team in Taiwan boasts unrivalled experience in managing large-scale international helicopter projects. We are confident that the amalgamation of our team's expertise and NHV's extensive offshore wind experience will successfully introduce long-awaited helicopter services to the offshore wind power industry in Taiwan."

Joseph Kearton, vice president of strategic development at NHV Group, adds: "NHV is delighted to join forces with Apex Aviation to bring this innovative solution to the market. This collaboration will enable us to deliver a safe and reliable operation, mirroring the high standards our clients are accustomed to in the North Sea, in Taiwan.

"At NHV, safety remains our top priority, and we are pleased to announce that the collaboration will also encompass the provision of a helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) solution."

NHV Group and Apex Aviation are on the verge of bringing in two prominent domestic partners for MRO and marine logistics services.

Apex and NHV are determined to expedite the certification process for helicopter operations, with a launch date targeted for the fourth quarter of 2024.