Pilot boarding arrangement

Rigging and checking the pilot ladder and the boarding station.

1. Side, height above water and time agreed with the pilot station.
2. Ladder certified and in good condition: steps level, side ropes undamaged, spreaders in place.
3. Ladder secured to strong points on deck, not to rails or with shackles on the side ropes.
4. Ladder rests against the hull, clear of overboard discharges and of flare at bow and stern.
5. Combination with accommodation ladder used when the climb is more than 9 m.
6. Boarding area lit, lifebuoy with self-igniting light and heaving line ready.
7. A responsible officer with radio meets the pilot and escorts him to the bridge.
8. Ship's speed and heading give a lee for the pilot boat as requested.

Reference only. Follow your company's SMS procedures and the maker's manual. seavint.com/checklists/pilot-boarding