MARINE&ENGINEERINGCONSULTANTSJune4,2015UnitedStatesDepartmentofTransportations.DocketManagementSystem1200NewJerseyAve.,SEWashington,D.C.20590LondonOffshoreConsultantsInc.16800ImperialValleyDrive,Suite280Houston,TX77060UnitedStatesofAmericaT(+1}2819877400F(+1}2819877438Ehouston@loc-group.comwww.loc-group.comRe:ExemptionRequestunderSection333oftheFAAReformActandPart11oftheFederalAviation'sRegulationsApplicant'sname,addressandcontactnumberare:BusinessName:LondonOffshoreConsultants16800ImperialValleyDriveSuite280,HoustonTX77060Contact:MattRiggsEmail:m.riggs@loc-group.comPhone:(281)987-7400PurposeforRequest:PursuanttoSection333oftheFAAModernizationandReformActof2012("ReformAct")and14C.F.R.Part11,IMattRiggsonbehalfofLondonOffshoreConsultants(LOG)herebyappliesforanexemptionfromtheFederalAviationRegulations("FARs")identifiedbelow,toallowcommercialoperationofsmallunmannedaerialvehicles(i.e.,"smallunmannedaircraft"or"UAS")forconductingaerialinspectionsandsurveysaspartofvesselandbargeevaluationsinthemaritimeindustry.Regulation:Theexemptionsrequestedand/orrequiredarefrom14CFRandareasfollows:14C.F.R.Part21,SubpartH-AirworthinessCertificatesand14C.F.R.91.2014C.F.R.Part27AirworthinessStandards:NormalCategoryRotorcraft14C.F.R.91.7(a):CivilAircraftAirworthiness14C.F.R.91.9(b)(2):CivilAircraftFlightManualintheAircraft14C.F.R.91.203(a)and(b):CarryingCivilAircraftCertificationandRegistration14C.F.R.91.9(c):CivilAircraftFlightManual,MarkingandPlacardrequirements14C.F.R.45.23(b):MarkingsoftheAircraft14C.F.R.45.27(a):RotorcraftConclusion

f

. The operator
must follow
the manufactures'

UAS aircraft/ component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement inspection

and life limit requirements. g. The operator
must ensure
that

no persons

are allowed within 500ft.

of the area except those consenting

to be involved

and who are part
of the area being inspected h. Each operations

must

be completed
within

30 minutes flight time

or with 20% battery power remaining, whichever comes first. London Offshore Consultants

are seeking

an exemption

from the following regulations

14 C.F.R.
Part 21, Subpart

H, 14 C.F.R.
Part 27,
14 C.F.R

. 91.7(a), 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)

(2),
14 C.F.R. 91.203(a)

and (b),
14

C

. F.R. 91.9(c),

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b),

14 C.F.R. 45.27(a),

14 C.F.R. 91.103,

14

C

. F.R. 91.119,

14 C.F

. R

. 91.121,

14 C.F

. R. 91.151(a),

14 C.F.R. 405(a),

14 C.F.R. 417(a)

& (b),
14

C

. F.R. Part 61,
14 C.F

. R. 61.3 and any other provisions

out
of Title
14, Code

of Federal Regulations,

that may

be applicable

to applicant's specific

use and not listed above

to commercially
operate lightweight unmanned

UAS during vessel, barges or other maritime industrial inspections

and surveys. Granting London Offshore Consultants' request

for exemption

will help reduce the current

risk levels and enhance

the safety

of personnel.

The use

of UAS assisted photography

will provide

a practical means

to perform surveys

and inspections

for the marine industry

that would

be otherwise

be hazardous

to the employees

of LOC. Inspecting marine equipment, incident damages

or other areas

in need will become easier
and more efficient, providing

our key services safely

to our client and protecting

our employees

from excessive hazards. Matt Riggs Assistant HSEQ Manager