NVIC 14-14 Task 4.8.A

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

ABD-C1.2 Knowledge of the following procedures and ability to rig and unrig pilot ladders, hoists, rat guards, and gangways

On board ship or in a laboratory, when asked to describe rigging and unrigging pilot ladders,

the candidate describes the procedures to rig and unrig pilot ladders.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Inspecting the pilot ladder: a. No shackles, knots or splices below the top step; b. Steps equally spaced and of equal width; c. No crooked steps; d. Spreaders used as step, bottom spreader is fifth step; e. No eyes or loops on lower end; and f. Lighting, if needed, is functioning and illuminates the deck work area and pilot ladder;
2. Rigging the pilot ladder: a. No overboard discharges in the area where pilot will board; b. Man-ropes are ready or paid out (as required by pilot); c. Handhold stanchions on deck or accommodation ladder is rigged; d. Bottom rung of pilot ladder is at height; requested by pilot; and e. Communications are set up with bridge; and
3. Unrig and stow pilot ladder: a. Pilot ladder is brought up onto deck and stowed; b. If used, the accommodation ladder is brought up onto deck and secured; and c. Man ropes are stowed.