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2515 v1 0 Reflective Questions
2515 v1 0 Reflective Questions
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Inspection
Question 1
Do you know where the additional equipment, the lifebuoy and light, heaving ropes etc. for
use with the pilot ladder is on your ship? Is it readily available if needed?
Chapter 3 – Rigging
Question 1
Have you studied the IMO poster for pilot boarding arrangements?
Question 2
Now that you’ve seen and heard some important points about rigging the pilot ladder, do you
think everything that you are doing onboard always complies with best practice?
Chapter 4 – Boarding
Question 1
We heard that there should only be a maximum of two steps replaced on a pilot ladder, and
using bulldog clips to secure a step was against the regulations. Do you know that your pilot
ladder is in good condition and complies with good practice?