Pilot Flashcards
1
Q
Specifcations of pilot ladder:
Rope
Spreaders
Rungs
Handheld stanchion
A
Man ropes:
28mm
No knots
Spreaders:
Min. 180cm
5th from bottom
Max 8 steps between
Rungs:
Min 40cm wide
30cm height between
Handheld stanchion:
Max 80cm apart
2
Q
Accommodation ladder:
When is expected
Angle
Height ladder above
A
When freeboard is more than 9m
Max 55• slope firmly on ships hull
Ladder extend min. 2m above lower platform
3
Q
Pilot boarding requirements:
A
Illumination by forward facing light
Position away from possible discharge
Officer with communications with bridge
Lifebuoy with light
No obstructions
4
Q
Prep for pilot as OOW?
A
Appraise:
Which side
ETA
Inspection of pilot ladder
Spreader bar
Firm on hull
Stanchions
Man rope
Lighting
Communication with bridge
AWARE OF INTERACTION
Escort pilot to bridge
