Pilot Ladder: SOLAS Designated Pilot Embarkation Equipment
The pilot ladder is an integral part of the international Convention on Pilot's embarkation and disembarkation Devices, and it is the only way for pilots to embark and disembark from ships. Its design, the strength, stiffness and durability of the raw materials, as well as subsequent use and maintenance are all related to the safety of life at sea.
Overview
Pilot is specialized in guiding the ship in and out of the port, estuary and other narrow waters of professional personnel, and pilot ladder is specially designed for the pilot an auxiliary tool on and off the ship, the following is from many aspects of its introduction:
Features:
The main function is to provide a safe passage for the pilot to get on and off the ship.
Provide easy and stable access to and from boats to ensure pilot safety in all weather and surface conditions.
Structure:
Materials: Pilot ladders are usually made of soft but strong materials, such as special durable fabrics or synthetic fiber materials. The pedals are usually made of wood or aluminum alloy.
Design: The ladder is designed to be soft, collapsible or roll-up in a form that can be unfolded when in use and easily stored when not in use. And from the fifth step of the pedal every 9 steps are designed to prevent the ladder from rotating torque pedal. The four-stage pedal at the bottom is made of flat steel wrapped in rubber.
Connecting parts: The ladder usually has reliable connecting parts, such as hooks, ropes or other fixtures, to ensure a safe connection to the ship.
Features:
Light and portable: The ladder is usually relatively light and easy to store and use.
Non-slip safety: The ladder usually has a non-slip surface to ensure that the pilot can safely disembark and disembark in slippery conditions.
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