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Every pilot ladder should have certain markings and certificates to go along with it. Let’s have a look at a random pilot ladder on board and the paperwork that belongs to it: SOLAS 2.4. All pilot ladders used for pilot transfer shall be clearly iden

Pilot Ladder Safety – Do It Right The First Time. Every day around the world, maritime pilots board and disembark ships using pilot ladder arrangements. When the pilot ladder is not used properly, a routine procedure can turn into a critical hazard.

Pilot Ladder Safety – Do It Right The First Time. Every day around the world, maritime pilots board and disembark ships using pilot ladder arrangements. When the pilot ladder is not used properly, a routine procedure can turn into a critical hazard.

Properly securing the pilot ladder is one of the most critical aspects of pilot ladder safety. While there are many regulations in place, clear guidelines on how to secure a pilot ladder to the ship are often missing. Since a pilot ladder cannot alwa