Ropes
2.2.1 The side ropes of the pilot ladder should consist of two uncovered ropes not less
than
18 mm in diameter on each side and should be continuous, with no joints and have
a breaking strength of at least
24 Kilo Newtons per side rope. The two side ropes should
each consist of one continuous length of rope, the midpoint half-length being located on a
thimble large enough to accommodate at least two passes of side rope.
Arrangements for accommodation ladders used in conjunction with pilot ladders. The length of the accommodation ladder should be sufficient to ensure that its angle of slope does not exceed 45°. The lower platform of the accommodation ladder should be in a horizontal position and secured to the ship’s side when in use.
The lower platform should be a minimum of 5 m above sea level. Intermediate platforms, if fitted, should be self-levelling. The ladder and platform should be equipped on both sides with stanchions and rigid handrails (handropes if used should be tight and properly secured) etc.
Position and construction
2.1.1 The securing strong points, shackles and securing ropes should be at least as
strong as the side ropes specified in section 2.2 below.
2.1.2 The steps of the pilot ladders should comply with the following requirements:
.1 if made of hardwood, they should be made in one piece, free of knots;
.2 if made of material other than hardwood, they should be of -----alent
strength, stiffness and durability to the satisfaction of the Administration;
.3 the four lowest steps may be of rubber of sufficient strength and stiffness or
other material to the satisfaction of the Administration;
.4 they should have an efficient non-slip surface;
.5 they should be
not less than 400 mm between the side ropes, 115 mm wide
and 25 mm in depth, excluding any non-slip device or grooving;
.6 they should be equally spaced
not less than 310 mm or more than 350 mm
apart; and
.7 they should be secured in such a manner that each will remain horizontal.
Gasm sorularında çok sorulan ve genel olarak halen daha yanlış bilinen ve satılan gasm soru bankalarında da cevapları yanlış verilen basamaklar arası mesafe 30-38cm değil 31-35cm olarak değiştirilmiş.
http://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/Documents/A - Assembly/1045(27).pdf
Düzenlenmiş olarak IMPA'da da satılan haliyle posteri için;
http://www.humber.com/admin/content/files/Pilotage and Charges/Pilotage/IMPA Pilot Ladder Poster.pdf
Bu poster anlamanıza yardımcı olacaktır.
