Skärgårdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab or better known as SHT is the oldest HEMS helicopter operator in Finland. We are based in the Åland archipelago in Mariehamn, Finland. We have three EMS bases, Mediheli Vantaa, Mediheli Turku and our main base at Mariehamn Aiport.

Our focus is on EMS and Air Ambulance helicopter operation, we have 4 x EC 135 P2(+) helicopters well equipped for the harsh Finnish environment. Our helicopters are equipped with AAT Medical Interiour, SPIFR, Autopilot, Moving Map and Pop-Out flotation.

SHT was founded in 1991 and acquired the first Messerschmidtt Bölkow-Blohm BO-105 CB helicopter to Finland. The business expanded in 2000 after signing a contract with Mediheli for their two HEMS bases. During the last few years the number of missions on both Mediheli bases have been close to 6000 missions / year. The high number of missions make the 24/7 operation unique in the world.


For further information contact: kenneth.krogius(a)shtab.com