ISO/DIS 799-2

Ships and marine technology -- Pilot ladders

Navires et technologie maritime -- Échelles de pilote

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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 799-2
ISO/TC 8/SC 1 Secretariat: ANSI
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2019-11-27 2020-02-19
Ships and marine technology — Pilot ladders —
Part 2:
Maintenance, use, survey, and inspection
ICS: 47.020.50
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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Inspection of ladders ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

5 Care and Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 2

6 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

7 Records ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

8 Storage ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

9 Use ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Annex A (normative) Examples for manufacturer to use when developing checklist as

required by section 5 of this part ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Annex B (Informative) Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance............................................................9

Annex C (Informative) IMPA PILOT LADDER POSTER ......................................................................................................................14

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Foreword

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Introduction

This document supplements existing IMO requirements for pilot transfer arrangements and equipment.

Since IMO instruments include specific requirements for manufacturers to supply guidance on

maintenance, storage, and use of pilot ladders, the information contained in this document are in excess

of the existing IMO requirements. The inclusion of this guidance was considered necessary in order to

ensure that Pilot Ladders are kept in a condition consistent with requirements of IMO instruments and

ISO 799-1 Ships and marine technology—pilot ladders—part 1: design and specification.

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Ships and marine technology — Pilot ladders —
Part 2:
Maintenance, use, survey, and inspection
1 Scope

This document provides guidance on maintenance, use, storage, and inspection of pilot ladders.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the applications of this document. For dated

references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced

document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1181:2004, Fibre ropes — Manila and sisal — 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes
ISO 9554:2010, Fibre ropes - General specifications
ISO/IEC Guide 37:2012, Instructions for use of products by consumers

ISO 799-1:2019, Ships and marine technology — Pilot ladders — Part 1: Design and specification

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

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3.1 User
Ship’s Master, Officers, and Crew who operate a ship on a day-to-day basis
3.2 Deck Officer
Deck crew certificated in accordance with the STCW Convention
3.3 Senior Deck Officer

Deck crew certificated in accordance with the STCW Convention and performing the duties of Chief

Officer or Master
3.4 Spreader step
Step no less than 1.8m long to prevent the pilot ladder from twisting.
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4 Inspection of ladders

The ladders shall be inspected before and after each use by certificated deck officer. Additionally, senior

deck officer shall inspect the ladders at three-month intervals. The classification society surveyor shall

inspect the ladders annually.
5 Care and Maintenance Instructions

The manufacturer of a Pilot Ladder shall supply care and maintenance instructions to users. These

instructions shall be produced in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 37:2012(E).
The minimum instructions required are as follows:

a) Instructions for inspecting ladder before and after use. A sample checklist for such inspections is

contained in Annex A.

b) Instructions on detailed periodic inspection and a list of people authorised to conduct this

inspection. The minimum time between these inspections and qualification of person carrying out

these inspections, shall be in accordance with sample checklist for such inspections. Examples are

contained in Annex A. Classification Society may use its alternative checklist in lieu of Annex A.

c) Specific instructions on inspecting the side ropes; i.e., How to inspect manila or other types of

rope used and factors to be taken into account when determining suitability for ongoing use. These

instructions shall be in accordance ISO 9554:2010 Fibre Ropes – General Specifications Annex C.

d) Specific instructions on inspecting and repairing rope seizings or securing devices.

e) List of repairs that can be conducted by users without the need for recertification.

f) Care and Storage instructions with specific warning on the proximity to chemicals, effect of

sunlight or other possible causes degradation of the ladder, e.g. potential effect of different cargo

types on ladders longevity, effect of being stored wet. These instructions shall take into account

ISO 9554:2010 Fibre Ropes – General Specifications Annex A.

g) Factors that would shorten the life of the pilot ladder, e.g. passing over sharp coamings or small

diameter bends, different methods used to secure ladder to deck such as shackles around side ropes.

h) Acceptable and unacceptable method(s) of securing ladder to strong points, e.g. the use of iron deck

tongues is an unacceptable method of securing pilot ladders to the deck.

i) Pictorial examples of damage or conditions under which the ladder must be withdrawn from

service. A detailed written description shall be included with these examples.

j) Expected service life of Pilot Ladder, which may be less than 30 months, particularly on ladders

where side ropes cannot be inspected due to the use of mechanically applied metal clamps.

k) Inspections shall be carried out at intervals stated in Annex A.
6 Maintenance

6.1 Damaged steps shall be replaced with replacement steps meeting the requirements of ISO 799

Ships and marine technology – Pilot ladders – Part 1, Design and specification, section 4. The replacement

steps shall be of the type supplied or specified by the ladder manufacturer. A ladder shall not include

more than two replacement steps. These steps shall not be next to each other.

6.1.1 Replacement steps shall be fitted by manufacturer or the manufacturer’s approved repair facility.

Records shall be maintained of replacement steps in accordance with section 6 of this part.

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6.2 If a ladder requires a third replacement step, it shall be rebuilt and recertified by the manufacturer

or the manufacturer’s approved repair facility.

6.3 A ladder with spun-polyester side ropes, with the inner core showing at any place throughout the

length of the ladder, is no longer serviceable.

6.4 Where a manufacturer allows replacement steps to be fitted, the manufacturer shall supply:

• Two replacement steps.
• One replacement spreader.
• Step fixtures to allow repair to be carried out.
• Instructions for fitting replacement steps and/or spreader.

6.5 Where a manufacturer allows small repairs such as replacement of rope seizings or replacement of

step fixtures, the manufacturer shall supply seizing material and spare step fixtures.

6.6 Each ladder shall be subjected to the ladder and step attachment strength test in ISO 799 Ships

and marine technology– Pilot ladders – Part 1, Design and specification, Table 2 at intervals of not more

than 30 months. The ladder shall be stamped or tagged under the lowest spreader and the top step with

the date of the test and the identification of the person or company performing the test. The person or

company performing the test shall also provide a test certificate to the master indicating the details of

the test, including the date, and the identification of the person or company performing the test. Each

ladder which fails the test shall be rebuilt according to ISO 799 Ships and marine technology – Pilot

ladders – Part 1, Design and specification, section 10.3, or scrapped.
7 Records

The Ship’s Master shall maintain records relating to pilot transfer equipment and arrangements. These

records must be available for inspection on request of Port State Control Officer, Class Surveyor, Flag

State, Port Authority, or Marine Pilot.
These records shall include:
a) Equipment serial number or identity number
b) Certificate of compliance from manufacturer
c) Date of receipt onboard
d) Date ladder or piece of equipment put into and withdrawn from service
e) Date of detailed inspection and person performing inspections
f) Any findings
g) Repairs carried out
h) Records of any steps replaced
i) Records as required by Section 9.3 of this part
8 Storage

Pilot transfer equipment and arrangements shall be kept clean and properly stowed in accordance with

manufacturer’s care and maintenance instructions.
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9 Use

9.1 The safety of a person suspended over the ship’s side on a pilot ladder is dependent on the material

state of the ladder and on personnel maintaining a firm hold on that structure. Accordingly, embarkation,

disembarkation and other over the side uses of a pilot ladder by a pilot or other persons should be

treated as a safety critical activity.

9.2 Personnel performing inspections on pilot transfer arrangements and equipment should take a

“safety first” approach to determining the suitability for ongoing use. If there is any doubt the equipment

shall not be used. Pilot ladders not complying with all parts of this standard shall NOT be used.

9.3 The rigging and derigging of pilot transfer arrangements is considered a safety critical activity.

Operators shall perform risk assessment. This risk assessment shall include but not be limited to

the rigging and derigging process. Records of Risk Assessment to be maintained in accordance with

requirements of vessel’s safety management system.

9.4 The use of pilot transfer arrangements and equipment to board and disembark ships is considered

a safety critical activity. Organizations employing personnel who board and disembark vessels by pilot

ladder shall perform a risk assessment for such operations.

9.5 Personnel responsible for rigging and inspecting pilot transfer arrangements and equipment shall

receive periodic training in the inspection requirements, regulations, and standards associated with

pilot transfer arrangements and equipment. This requirement may be fulfilled by the use of an Onboard

Computer Based training module.
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Annex A
(normative)
Examples for manufacturer to use when developing checklist as
required by section 5 of this part

Table A.1 — Pilot Ladder Pre-Use inspection checklist to be completed by a Certificated Deck

Officer prior to each use
Date: Pilot Ladder Identification Number:
Pilot Ladder pre use inspection to be carried out by Certificated Deck Officer

1 Consult Manufacturer’s care and use instructions prior to carrying out this inspection.  Yes

Does ladder have a certificate of compl
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