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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: [email protected] This document and all IMO Pilot-related documents are available for download at: http://www.impahq.org
A

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! NO!

PILOT LADDER WINCH REEL

No shackles, knots or splices

The steps must be equally spaced Handholds Min. 70cm Max. 80cm Pad eye

The steps must be horizontal and chocks under the steps must be tightly secured

Minimum Clearance 220cm

NO!
MAN-ROPES
(without knots) Min. Diam. 28mm Max. Diam. 32mm IF REQUIRED BY THE PILOT

PILOT LADDER
Must extend at least 2 metres above lower platform

Spreaders must not be lashed between steps

NO OBSTRUCTIONS
Min. 91.5cm

NO!
ACCOMMODATION LADDER
Secured to ships side Maximum 45 slope Should lead aft Lower platform horizontal The lower platform shall be a minimum of 5 metres above the sea 2m Recommended 9 metres freeboard mark 2m 0.5m

Side ropes must be equally spaced

Min. 91.5cm

SPREADER
Min. 180cm Long

NO!

B
All pilot ladder winch reels should have a means of prevention from being accidentally operated. Minimum Clearance 220cm
Handholds Min. 70cm Max. 80cm

SIDE ROPES
Min. Diam. 18mm

MAXIMUM 9 STEPS
Between spreaders Min. 40cm

Ladder must be firmly attached to ships side 1.5 metres above accommodation platform

The steps should not be painted, dirty or slippery

NO!

ALL STEPS
Must rest firmly against ships side

31-35cm

Loops and tripping lines present a tripping hazard and foul the Pilot Launch

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.

A pilot ladder requires a climb of not less than 1.5 metres and no more than 9 metres

STERN BOW

Handhold stanchions rigidly secured to deck

Responsible Officer in contact with bridge

Minimum 91.5cm

5th STEP
From bottom must be a spreader

C
Accommodation ladder should be secured to ships side Minimum Clearance 220cm

Side opening

6 METRES
unobstructed ships side Height Required by Pilot

Handholds Min. 70cm Max. 80cm Ships side doors used for transfer should not open outward

(Using eyepad, magnetic or pneumatic system)


Lifebuoy with self-igniting light

75cm

75cm

Bulwark & Pilot ladder secured to deck strong points

Minimum 91.5cm

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