The best pilot ladders for the safety of maritime pilots

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"Rope Ladders" by PTR Holland

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This video shows the reality of pilots in Kenya.

The following article appeared in AIMPA magazine number 2 about the strength and testing of pilot ladders : There is much more information about pilot ladders in the AIMPA magazine, second issue, if you wish to read more you can download a copy at the bottom of this post.

Pilot leaves the Regent Seven Seas Navigator at Halifax

The name tag plate on this ladder displays a few important items that can be cross referenced with the certificate: Type, Model, Length, Production date, as well as the serial number (Prod.No) and the approval standard.

SeaSafe - Marine pilot falling off a ships ladder with his integrated life jacket coat

Over the past few years a number of pilot transfer accidents have occurred resulting from total failure of the side ropes, one school of thought is that the methods of securing a pilot ladder is a factor in such occurrences.

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