7.2.1 Pilot ladder winch reels are generally fitted
on the ship's upper (main) deck or at a ship's side opening which
may include side doors, gangway locations or bunkering points. Winch
reels fitted on the upper deck may result in very long pilot ladders.
7.2.2 Pilot ladder winch reels which are fitted
on a ship's upper deck for the purpose of providing a pilot ladder
which services a ship side opening below the upper deck or, alternatively,
an accommodation ladder when a combination arrangement is provided
should:
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.1 be situated at a location on the upper deck
from which the pilot ladder is able to be suspended vertically, in
a straight line, to a point adjacent to the ship side opening access
point or the lower platform of the accommodation ladder;
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.2 be situated at a location which provides a
safe, convenient and unobstructed passage for any person embarking
on, or disembarking from, the ship between the pilot ladder and the
place of access on the ship;
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.3 be situated so that safe and convenient access
is provided between the pilot ladder and the ship's side opening by
means of a platform which should extend outboard from the ship's side
for a minimum distance of 750 mm, with a longitudinal length of a
minimum of 750 mm. The platform should be securely guarded by handrails;
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.4 safely secure the pilot ladder and manropes
to the ship's side at a point on the ships side at a distance of 1,500
mm above the platform access point to the ship side opening or the
lower platform of the accommodation ladder; and
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.5 if a combination arrangement is provided, have
the accommodation ladder secured to the ship's side at or close to
the lower platform so as to ensure that the accommodation ladder rests
firmly against the ship's side.
7.2.3 Pilot ladder winch reels fitted inside a
ship's side opening should:
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.1 be situated at a position which provides a
safe, convenient and unobstructed passage for any person embarking
on, or disembarking from, the ship between the pilot ladder and the
place of access on the ship;
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.2 be situated at a position which provides an
unobstructed clear area with a minimum length of 915 mm and minimum
width of 915 mm and minimum vertical height of 2,200 mm; and
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.3 if situated at a position which necessitates
a section of the pilot ladder to be partially secured in a horizontal
position on the deck so as to provide a clear access as described
above, then allowance should be made so that this section of the pilot
ladder may be covered with a rigid platform for a minimum distance
of 915 mm measured horizontally from the ship's side inwards.