7.4 Securing of the pilot ladder
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7.4 Securing of the pilot ladder

 Where the pilot ladder is stowed on a pilot ladder winch reel which is located either within the ship's side opening or on the upper deck:

  • .1 the pilot ladder winch reel should not be relied upon to support the pilot ladder when the pilot ladder is in use;

  • .2 the pilot ladder should be secured to a strong point, independent of the pilot ladder winch reel; and

  • .3 the pilot ladder should be secured at deck level inside the ship side opening or, when located on the ship's upper deck, at a distance of not less than 915 mm measured horizontally from the ship's side inwards.

Parent topic: 7 Installation of Pilot Ladder Winch Reels
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