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REQUIRED BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PILOT In accordance with SOLAS Regulation V / 23 & IMO Resolution A . 1045 ( 27 ) INTERNATIONAL MARITIME PILOTS ’ ASSOCIATION H . Q . S . “ Wellington ” Temple Stairs , Victoria Embankment , London WC2R 2PN Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7240 3973 Fax : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7210 3518 Email : office @ impahq . org This document and all IMO Pilot-related documents are available for download at : http :// www . impahq . org

RIGGING FOR FREEBOARDS OF 9 METRES OR LESS
HANDHOLD STANCHIONS Min . Diam . 32mm Min . 120cm Above Bulwark
Handholds Min . 70cm Max . 80cm
COMBINATION ARRANGEMENT FOR SHIPS WITH A FREEBOARD OF MORE THAN 9 METRES WHEN NO SIDE DOOR AVAILABLE
NO !
No shackles , knots or splices
NO !
The steps must be equally spaced
NO !
The steps must be horizontal and chocks under the steps must be tightly secured
A
Handholds Min . 70cm Max . 80cm
PILOT LADDER WINCH REEL
Pad eye
Minimum Clearance 220cm
MAN-ROPES ( without knots ) Min . Diam . 28mm Max . Diam . 32mm IF REQUIRED BY THE PILOT
SIDE ROPES Min . Diam . 18mm
ALL STEPS Must rest firmly against ship ’ s side
SPREADER Min . 180cm Long
MAXIMUM 9 STEPS Between spreaders
Min . 40cm
31-35cm
PILOT LADDER Must extend at least 2 metres above lower platform
Ladder must be firmly attached to ship ’ s side 1.5 metres above accommodation platform
A pilot ladder requires a climb of not less than 1.5 metres and no more than 9 metres
Lower platform horizontal
The lower platform shall be a minimum of 5 metres above the sea
Maximum 45˚ slope
2m
2m
0.5m
ACCOMMODATION LADDER Secured to ship ’ s side
Should lead aft
Recommended 9 metres freeboard mark
STERN BOW
NO !
Spreaders must not be lashed between steps
NO !
Side ropes must be equally spaced
NO !
The steps should not be painted , dirty or slippery
NO !
Loops and tripping lines present a tripping hazard and foul the Pilot Launch
Handhold stanchions rigidly secured to deck
Responsible Officer in contact with bridge
B
Minimum Clearance 220cm
Minimum 91.5cm
Handholds Min . 70cm Max . 80cm
NO OBSTRUCTIONS
Min . 91.5cm
Min . 91.5cm
All pilot ladder winch reels should have a means of prevention from being accidentally operated .
The brake and lock must be operative on manually operated winches .
Power winches must have an operative safety device to lock the winch in position .
5th STEP From bottom must be a spreader
C
Side opening
6 METRES unobstructed ship ’ s side
Height Required by Pilot
Accommodation ladder should be secured to ship ’ s side
Minimum Clearance 220cm
Handholds Min . 70cm Max . 80cm
Ship ’ s side doors used for transfer should not open outward
( Using eyepad , magnetic or pneumatic system )
Lifebuoy with self-igniting light
Bulwark & Pilot ladder secured to deck strong points
Minimum 91.5cm
75cm
75cm