In accordance with IMO requirements and IMPA recommendations, this laminated A3 colour card shows the dos and don'ts of pilot boarding. This 2012 edition poster covers items-, including ‘Safe Approach of the Pilot Boat’ and provision for the ‘Installation of Pilot Ladder Winch Reels’ and the requirements detailed in the new SOLAS Ch V Reg 23,that enters in to force on the 1st July 2012.
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