Pilot & Embarkation Standard and Arrangement
PILOT LADDER SAFETY
“COMBINATION ARRANGEMENTS”
In December 2010 IMO MSC 88 adopted MSC.308(88), which contains amendments to SOLAS regulation V/23 and IMO resolution A.1045(27) this amendment provides additional recommendation for pilot ladder arrangements and pilot transfer arrangements applicable to all new built vessels and some existing vessels.
Amendments and changes to SOLAS chapter V/23 and IMO Resolution A.1045(27) include:
- Requiring pilot ladders to be certified by the manufacturer
- Securing the lower platform of accommodation ladders
- Recognising combination arrangements
- Banning mechanical pilot hoists
- Enhancing the standards for manropes
- Identifying standard spacing for pilot ladder steps
- Addressing safe use of retrieval lines for pilot ladders
- Identifying permanent marking of pilot ladders
- Improving standards for the side ropes of pilot ladders
The amendments 2000 to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter V, Regulation 23, Pilot transfer arrangements, Clause 3 Transfer arrangements; requires that arrangements shall be provided to enable the pilot to embark and disembark safely on either side of the ship and Clause 3.3 states that safe and convenient access to, and egress from, the ship shall be provided by, (3.3.2), an accommodation ladder in conjunction with the pilot ladder, or other equally safe and convenient means, whenever the distance from the surface of the water to the point of access to the ship is more than 9 metres. The accommodation ladder shall be sited leading aft. When in use, the lower end of the accommodation ladder shall rest firmly against the ship’s side with the parallel body length of the ship and, as far as is practicable, within the mid-ship half length and clear of all discharges.
The Australian regulations pertaining to pilot boarding arrangements, through the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Notice 20/2012 for (Pilot transfer arrangements), refers in similar terms to the rigging of “combination ladders”.
SOLUTION
THE USE OF THE “BLUE BOX” SUCTION DISC IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIC CLAMP PADS AS A COMBINATION ARRANGEMENT IN SECURING THE LADDER TO THE SHIP’S SIDE ALLOWS THE ACCESS LADDER TO REST FIRMLY AGAINST THE SHIP’S SIDE IN A SAFE MANNER. THIS ARRANGEMENT REDUCES THE RISK OF FALLING FROM HEIGHTS WHEN ASCENDING OR DESCENDING.
Securing Arrangement
Global Machinery Technologies Pty Ltd offers the “Blue Box” suction pad Pilot Ladder securing arrangement and the Yellow-Mag Pilot Ladder magnet combination securing systems. Call our support staff for information.
Pilot Ladder Types
At GMT we supply SOLAS approved Pilot Ladders hand made to clients specific needs. Because each ladder is unique in design we do not carry stock but rather build to order.
Contact our office for any Pilot Ladder enquiry you may have. link
PJMPL A Type step Pilot Boarding Ladder
Specifications:
Step : Hardwood
L525mm x W115mm x T60mm
The 4 Lower Steps of Ladders is made of rubber
L525mm x W115mm x T60mm
Spreader : Hardwood
L1800mm x W115mm x T60mm
Rope : Manila 20mm ø
PFMPL Flat Step Pilot Boarding Ladder
Specifications: MED certified
Step : Hardwood
L525mm x W115mm x T60mm
The 4 Lower Steps of Ladders is made of rubber
L525mm x W115mm x T60mm
Spreader : Hardwood
L1800mm x W115mm x T60mm
Rope : Manila 20mm ø
EJMEL A Type step Lifeboat Embarkation Ladder
Specification:
Step : Hardwood
L525mm x W115mm x T60mm
The 4 Lower Steps of Ladders is made of rubber
L525mm x W115mm x T60mm
Rope : Manila 22mm ø
EFMEL Flat Type step Lifeboat Embarkation Ladder
Specification:
Step : Hardwood
L525mm x W115mm x T25mm
The 4 Lower Steps of Ladders is made of rubber
L525mm x W115mm x T25mm
Rope : Manila 22mm ø
Jacobs Ladder Flat Type step F3612
Specification:
So called Jacob's Ladder. Flat wooden rungs supported with
Manila rope. Ideal for general purpose use.
Step : Hardwood
L460mm x W100mm x T22mm
Side Rope : Manila 2 x 18mm ø
Length : User's option
Alumimium Round Rung Ladder
Specification:
Rung : Aluminium
L460mm x D35mm ø
Side Rope : Manila Rope 1 x 18mm ø
Length : User's option
Wooden Round Rung Ladder
Specification:
Rung : Hardwood
L460mm x D35mm ø
Side Rope : Synthetic Rope 1 x 16mm ø
Length : User's option
Emergency Escape Round Rung Ladder
Specification:
Rung : Balau Wood
L460mm x D30mm ø
Side Rope : Nylon Rope 12mm ø
Length : User's option
Aluminium GS Oval step Alloy Ladder
Specification:
Aluminium alloy steps with synthetic fibre side rope. Light weight, easy handling, long life, non-corrosive, unbreakable, and very safe to the user. Suitable for various uses such as:- embarkation, life raft, chain locker, draft survey, painting, etc.
Side Rope : Synthetic Rope 2 x 18mm ø
Length : User's option
Ladder Type : Conservative Type, Division Type, Ladder with Spreader