FINAL IMPA - PLadder - Poster PDF
FINAL IMPA - PLadder - Poster PDF
FINAL IMPA - PLadder - Poster PDF
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
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
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
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
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
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
75cm
75cm
Minimum 91.5cm