Overview

Course Description

• This training provides comprehensive knowledge of pilot ladder inspection and maintenance procedures.
• The course explains SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 23 and IMO compliance requirements.
• Participants will learn safe pilot transfer arrangements and proper rigging practices.
• The training covers pre-use, post-use, daily, weekly, and monthly inspection procedures.
• Common pilot ladder defects, causes of damage, and unsafe practices are discussed in detail.
• The programme includes guidance on accommodation ladders, winch reels, and access arrangements.
• Emergency preparedness, safety responsibilities, and reporting procedures are included in the training.
• The course emphasizes accident prevention, regulatory compliance, and protection of pilots and crew.

Outcomes

1. Participants will be able to conduct proper pilot ladder inspections before and after use.
2. Learners will understand SOLAS and IMO requirements related to pilot transfer arrangements.
3. Participants will identify damaged, defective, or non-compliant pilot ladders effectively.
4. Learners will be able to rig pilot ladders and accommodation ladders safely and correctly.
5. Participants will understand safe operational practices during pilot embarkation and disembarkation.
6. Learners will gain the ability to document inspection findings and report defects properly.
7. Participants will improve awareness of maritime safety risks, emergency response, and compliance obligations.
8. Learners will contribute to safer pilot transfer operations and reduced risk of accidents onboard vessels.

Requirements

• Participants should have basic knowledge of shipboard safety operations and maritime procedures.
• Familiarity with SOLAS regulations and pilot transfer arrangements is recommended.
• Officers and crew involved in pilot boarding operations should attend this course.
• Basic understanding of shipboard maintenance and inspection routines is beneficial.
• Participants must be able to identify pilot ladder components and rigging arrangements.
• Knowledge of onboard safety management systems and permit procedures is preferred.
• Ability to understand inspection records, defect reporting, and maintenance logs is required.
• Personnel attending the course should be medically fit for shipboard operational duties