Helo Deck: HSV 2 Swift features a flight deck with non-skid measures incorporated into the deck structure. Ridges normally facilitated by paint have been extruded into the top skin. A process of cutting across the ridges at regular intervals followed by shot blasting ensures high surface friction even when wet or greasy. Eliminating constant painting cuts weight and eliminates costly maintenance and down-time. Lighting: Landing a helicopter on the deck of a ship that is pitching and rolling is not an easy feat; add poor visibility or night time conditions to the equation and the right lighting is vital. Installing a military approved and proven helicopter deck lighting system provides the pilot with visual cues enabling safe helicopter operations at night and in poor visibility. HSV 2 Swift is the first Incat High Speed Vessel to be fitted with a new innovative helicopter deck lighting system certified by the US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Shelter: The craft features a helicopter shelter located forward of the main helo flight deck, in the centre of the vessel. The shelter provides storage for two helicopters, CH 60 or equivalent. The floor uses the same extrusion as the main flight deck, incorporating an extruded non-skid ridge pattern and shot blast finish to the top surface. The Helicopter Storage and Vehicle Deck apertures have been fitted with Industrial Weather Curtains providing a lightweight yet effective and manageable weather barrier. The weather curtain is resistant to salt water and meets the most stringent fire safety standards. Tie Downs:Helo decks on Incat military vessels are fitted with duplex stainless steel tie downs, the first of their type in the world. Using duplex stainless steel eliminates the normal ongoing maintenance issues associated with corrosion, painting and wear of the standard mild steel type fittings.