25.6.2 A small commercial vessel engaged as a pilot boat
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25.6.2 A small commercial vessel engaged as a pilot boat

  25.6.2.1 A Small Commercial Vessel engaged as a pilot boat from time to time should comply with the Code as it applies to its duties as a small commercial vessel and, in addition, comply with the requirements for a dedicated pilot boat which are marked with * in Section 25.6.3.

Such a vessel should be in possession of a Small Commercial Vessel Certificate which carries a PILOT BOAT ENDORSEMENT.

  25.6.2.2 In the event that the safety rail system required by * 22.4 of Section 25.6.3 is considered to be inappropriate because of other measures provided to prevent persons on deck from falling overboard (e.g. extent and height of bulwarks or rails), the Certifying Authority should be satisfied that the provisions for the safe movement of pilots and other persons on deck during transfers are adequate.

Parent topic: 25.6 Vessel Engaged as a Pilot Boat
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