Pilot Ladder on Ships by Servaux

The pilot ladder is a special type of rope ladder used on board ships for embarkation and disembarkation of maritime pilots. It is one of the very first things, which will give an impression to the pilot about the crew and the master on board – an extremely important thing to consider for the ship’s crew.

The pilot ladder should, therefore, be maintained in good condition and rigged properly for safer transfer of personnel. Needless to say, even the minutest negligence can lead to a major mishap.

The crew in charge of rigging the pilot ladder should use their knowledge and also follow the instructions from the bridge. During pilot transfer using a ladder, a person’s life is directly at stake and chances of accidents are extremely high. Officers and the crew involved with the process should thus consider all safety precautions required for the process.