The Master must confirm compliance with the following before every Port call

Note: Un-certified Pilot ladders, or those made on the vessels cannot be carried. The approval certificate must mention compliance with IMO Resolution 1045(27), SOLAS Chapter V/23, MSC 1/Circ. 1428 or ISO 799:2004.

Note: This lifebuoy must be in place when personnel transfer is being done and it must with a Self igniting light. Buoyant Line must not be connected to it, but a separate heaving line must be placed.

Note: Winch reels can have an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic operation. Mechanical Pilot hoists cannot be used.

Note: These include adequate illumination, wearing of proper PPE such as lifejackets and safety harness.

Note: If the freeboard is more than 9m, a Pilot ladder alone would not be sufficient. A combination ladder must be rigged in this case, combining an accommodation ladder and a Pilot ladder.

Note: Specify the Number of replacement steps which were not part of the original Pilot ladder.