Deck General · Pilot Ladder
Under SOLAS, a pilot ladder used for boarding where the freeboard exceeds about 9 meters must be used in conjunction with:
- AA second pilot ladder
- BA crane basket only
- CAn accommodation ladder or other approved means used together with the pilot ladder✓ Correct
- DA cargo net
Explanation
Where the distance from the water to the point of access exceeds 9 m, a combination arrangement (accommodation ladder used with a pilot ladder) is required so the pilot does not climb more than 9 m on the pilot ladder alone.
Authority: SOLAS Chapter V, Reg. 23; IMO Res. A.1045(27)
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