Offshore Platform WINDSOCKS
Leading provider for Offshore Platforms worldwide
Perhaps some of the most severe weather conditions throughout the world occur on offshore platforms. BDS internally lighted windsocks have proven over the course of time to be the windsock of choice in these extremely harsh conditions.
Our internally lighted windsock solutions have consistently proven to be reliable, dependable, and cost effective solutions to our customers’ information and safety needs.
Our windsock frames are manufactured out of extremely corrosive resistant materials such as stainless steel framing, vinyl tubing, and Delrin bearings. Our BDS windsocks have stood up to excessive salt water conditions and hurricane force winds experienced on offshore platforms throughout the world.
BDS Windsock Systems comply with CAP 437 (Standards for offshore helicopter landing areas) and are suitable for installation on offshore locations.

BDS Systems Inc. certifies the following CAP 437 Standards for offshore helicopter landing areas:
1. Chapter 4: Visual Aids, 4.5 pages 69-70 – BDS Windsock Systems will indicate the free stream wind conditions at the installation/vessel location. BDS Systems Inc. offers a full line of Internally Lighted Windsock systems to illuminate windsock for night operations.
2. Chapter 6: Assessment of wind speed and direction, 6.13 page 107 – BDS Windsock Systems will provide visually to the pilot an indication of wind speed and direction. BDS Systems Inc. offers a full line of Windsocks including our most popular “International Orange” Windsock to give maximum contrast with the background.
3. Appendix H: Risk Assessment, #2 page 286 – BDS Windsock Systems will facilitate an accurate indication of wind direction and strength over the helideck. BDS Systems Inc. offers a full line of Internally Lighted Windsock systems to illuminate windsock for night operations. All models have an optional top beacon/obstruction light based on need.
We are a global supplier of lighted windsock systems to the petroleum, oil, and gas industry.
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