232001 – PILOT LADDER A-TYPE 9MTR, COMPLETE

IMPA 232001 – PILOT LADDER A-TYPE 9MTR, COMPLETE – Manufactured in compliance with JIS-F rules, the 1974 and 1983 SOLAS conditions and the ISO recommended dimensions. Excerpt of Pilot Ladder Rules (SOLAS) 1. Length The length of any type A pilot ladder shall not exceed 9 meters. 2. Side Ropes
Ropes should be manila and should not be covered. Ropes shall be of a diameter which is no less than 60 mm in circumference. 3. Steps The steps should be of a length no less than 480 mm, width no less than 115 mm, and thickness no less than 25 mm. The steps should be non-slip, hard wood steps and equally spaced no less than 300 mm and no more than 380 mm apart. 4. The bottom 4 steps may be made of rubber if it is of sufficient strength and stiffness. Rubber steps should be of the same required dimensions as the wooden steps. 5. Replacement Steps Repairs to pilot ladder shall be made to the steps and spreaders only. The repaired steps and spreaders shall have the form and dimensions specified in item (3) and not more than 2 such steps shall be used in any pilot ladder. Repaired steps and spreaders shall be replaced by new ones as soon as possible.