This report details five key areas of interest as they relate to offshore helicopter travel safety. In order to contextualize the report, the first section identifies previous helicopter events (crashes and ditching) within the offshore oil and gas industry. This is followed by a discussion of additional operator requirements outlining the need for an integrative approach associated with operational requirements and human performance of helicopter underwater escape procedures. The third section of this report then addresses the current understanding of Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) standards in an effort to identify possible improvements to survivability. The fourth section focuses on personal protective equipment associated with helicopter transport over water in order to discuss standardization limits. The fifth section of this report details the need for a collaborative approach to the implementation and monitoring of helicopter safety initiatives. The sixth section of the report calls for an understanding of personal accountability with regard to helicopter travel safety and suggests that in order to achieve maximum survivability in the event of a ditching, all stakeholders share in the responsibility of risk mitigation. The final section offers a list of information related to influencing factors associated with helicopter ditching survivability. This list is divided into known and unknown information in an effort to offer some direction for future research.