Impa Code : 232003 ~ 232008 .
Approval : RINA .
Type : Type A & Type B
Length : 6 mtrs , 9 mtrs ,12 mtrs ,15 mtrs .
Rope : manila rope Size 20mm .
Step : Hardwood & Rubber Step .
Preventer Step : Hardwood .
Spare Part : Step Fixing ,Split Distance , Aluminium Ring .
Pilot Ladder is a specialized rope ladder used to safely transfer maritime pilots between a ship and a pilot boat or other vessels. The ladder typically consists of wooden or synthetic steps (treads) held in place by vertical ropes, known as side ropes.
It is designed to be strong and stable to allow the pilot to board or disembark a vessel under various conditions at sea.
If the point of access from sea level is more than 9 meters, a combination ladder should be used. A combination ladder is a conjunction of the pilot ladder and accommodation ladder.This is a common arrangement found on vessels with high freeboard.
The accommodation ladder is rigged in such a way that it leads aft of the vessel and has a slope angle of not more than 55 degrees.
Construction : Made of sturdy, non-slip treads spaced evenly along the ropes, with spreaders placed periodically to prevent the ladder from twisting.
Height : The height of the ladder is adjusted depending on the size of the ship and sea conditions. The bottom step should always be resting just above the water's surface.
Safety Measures : Ships must follow the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards, which dictate how the ladder should be rigged, how it should be secured, and when it must be used.
Use : The ladder is primarily used in ports, near harbor entries, or when ships are offshore and require a maritime pilot to assist with navigation. Pilots use this to board large ships for guidance, especially in congested waters.
