Pilot ladder Rigging Procedure , Pilot Boarding requirements , Combination ladder

Accommodation ladder , Rigging arrangements , Unrigging
A pilot ladder is a highly specialized form of rope ladder, typically used on board cargo vessels [1] for the purposes of embarking and disembarking pilots. The design and construction of the ladders is tightly specified [2] by international regulation under the SOLAS regime.
Pilot Ladder Safety - Do It Right The First Time. Every day around the world, maritime pilots board and disembark ships using pilot ladder arrangements. When the pilotladder is not used properly, a routine procedure can turn into a critical hazard . There are some very good reasons for using the pilot ladder in the correct way: The safety of the pilot and the structural integrity of the pilot ladder. The aim of this website is to increase Pilot Ladder Safety awareness by showing good practice on the rigging and safe use of the pilot ladder. Through this site, by sharing information, news and feedback about good practice, we can raise the standards of Pilot Ladder Safety - Do It Right The First Time.

[@bierstick]

My dad was a harbour pilot on a few continents. I had opportunities to ride with him on pilot boats out past the breakwater at a couple of these.
He always got them to crack open a beer for me while he did the work.
Huge respect for a hard job he did very well, following about 20 years as a merchant skipper in the 1940s - 60s.

[@thenorth123456]

My statistics: during 9 years boarding at least 1 small/medium bulk vessel per week I experienced 2 broken pilot ladders. Scary but always one rope left luckily.

[@SaleemAboulsaoud-en6ne]

Very nice sir .

[@MarinerKhan]

You are Doing great work sir 👍

[@skilledsailor]

Thank you

[@bazra19]

The Pilot Vessel AB. should not be walking down the inboard side between the boat and the receiving vessel, even though there is plenty of room between them both. do it correctly every time, then you don't make mistakes.
Also the pilot maker should not have used a pilot ladder with crimps as an example it is like saying it is OK do make a ladder using crimps; It is not OK. Also the ropes should be stretched before making a pilot ladder.