The Pilot Ladder Manual
S$111.89
2nd Edition - 2024
This publication details the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. It includes relevant excerpts from SOLAS regulations and IMO resolutions. The text is supported by explanatory photographs and diagrams that demonstrate good and bad practice.
This second edition supersedes both the basic and advanced editions of Pilot Ladder Manual.
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This publication provides ship Masters and crew with a comprehensive understanding of the equipment, safety requirements and regulations necessary to conduct a proper risk assessment of pilot transfer operations.
Topics covered include the responsibilities of all personnel involved in pilot transfer, ladder construction and combination ladders, and examples of inadequate securing of a ladder. The guide explains the technical details of carrying out pilot transfer operations and includes important safety observations and comments. It includes text of SOLAS V, Regulation 23 Pilot Transfer Arrangements, IMO Resolution A.1045(27) on Pilot Transfer Arrangements, the UK Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers and the ISO 799 requirements for pilot ladders.
Kevin Vallance began his seagoing career at the age of 16 with Shaw, Savill & Albion Co Ltd. After completion of his deck officer cadetship at Warsash School of Navigation, he was employed as second mate with South Coast Shipping Co, working on marine aggregate suction dredgers in the Limited European Trading Area. At the age of 28, after obtaining a Limited European Trade command endorsement, he was promoted to Master with that company, a role he held for 19 years.
At the age of 45, Kevin returned to South Tyneside College to complete his Masters foreign-going unlimited certificate of competency.
In 2006, he became a Trinity House Licensed Deep Sea Pilot, working with George Hammond Shipping of Dover. As a deep sea pilot, Kevin has worked on board a variety of vessel types, including ultra-large container vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, cruise ships, car carriers and visiting warships. His specialised local knowledge has also been utilised to assist with VTS services for cable and pipe-laying operations and salvage works. This varied work has been with many different and often multi-national crews.
Kevin was elected to the United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA) Technical and Training Committee in 2009 and continues to represent them at a variety of safety-related meetings.
Recognising that pilot ladder safety continues to be an international problem, leading to serious injury and fatalities, Kevin co-founded the #dangerousladders project which operates on social media platforms.
In acknowledgement of his efforts and endeavours, in 2017 Kevin was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the UKMPA, in 2018 he was nominated for and reached the finals of the Safety at Sea awards and in 2020 he received the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.