SSDU INDEPENDENCIA 2 Helideck

The closure was a direct and necessary consequence of the decommissioning of the host oil and gas platform. Offshore platforms are typically removed for one or more of the following reasons: the depletion of the hydrocarbon field it was servicing, the platform reaching the end of its designated structural or operational lifespan, or its operation becoming economically unviable. The helideck, being an integral part of the platform's infrastructure, was removed along with the entire structure.

The site at coordinates 19.197463, -95.157592 is now open sea. The physical platform and its associated helideck have been completely removed from the location. The ICAO identifier MX-0965 is retired and no longer corresponds to any physical aviation facility.

The SSDU INDEPENDENCIA 2 Helideck was a critical piece of logistical infrastructure for PEMEX (Petróleos Mexicanos) operations in the Bay of Campeche, off the coast of Veracruz. Its primary function was to facilitate helicopter transport, which is the main method for moving personnel and light cargo to and from offshore installations. The helideck supported regular crew changes, medical evacuations (medevac), and the rapid delivery of urgent supplies and specialized technical personnel. It was a vital link in the chain supporting Mexico's offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities.

There are zero prospects for reopening the SSDU INDEPENDENCIA 2 Helideck. The physical structure it was part of no longer exists. Should PEMEX or another operator decide to install a new platform in or near this location in the future, it would be an entirely new project and would be assigned a new name and a new helideck identifier for aviation purposes.