2.1 All arrangements used for pilot transfer shall
efficiently fulfil their purpose of enabling pilots to embark and
disembark safely. The appliances shall be kept clean, properly maintained
and stowed and shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they are
safe to use. They shall be used solely for the embarkation and disembarkation
of personnel.
2.2 The rigging of the pilot transfer arrangements
and the embarkation of a pilot shall be supervised by a responsible
officer having means of communication with the navigation bridge and
who shall also arrange for the escort of the pilot by a safe route
to and from the navigation bridge. Personnel engaged in rigging and
operating any mechanical equipment shall be instructed in the safe
procedures to be adopted and the equipment shall be tested prior to
use.
2.3 A pilot ladder shall be certified by the manufacturer
as complying with this regulation or with an international standard
acceptable to the Organizationfootnote.
Ladders shall be inspected in accordance with regulations I/6, 7 and 8.
2.4 All pilot ladders used for pilot transfer
shall be clearly identified with tags or other permanent marking so
as to enable identification of each appliance for the purposes of
survey, inspection and record keeping. A record shall be kept on the
ship as to the date the identified ladder is placed into service and
any repairs effected.
2.5 Reference in this regulation to an accommodation
ladder includes a sloping ladder used as part of the pilot transfer
arrangements.