ABD Task 4.8.A

Describe rigging and unrigging pilot ladder

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 4.8.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

ABD-C1.2 Knowledge of the following procedures and ability to rig and unrig pilot ladders, hoists, rat guards, and gangways
Condition Behavior Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory, when asked by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes the procedures to rig and unrig pilot ladders.

The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Inspecting the pilot ladder:

    a. No shackles, knots or splices;

    b. Steps equally spaced and of equal width;

    c. No crooked steps;

    d. Spreaders used as step, bottom spreader is fifth step;

    e. No eyes or loops on lower end; and

    f. Lighting, if needed, is functioning and illuminates the deck work area and pilot ladder;

  2. Rigging the pilot ladder:

    a. No overboard discharges in the area where pilot will board;

    b. Man-ropes are ready or paid out (as required by pilot);

    c. Handhold stanchions or accommodation ladder are rigged;

    d. Bottom rung of pilot ladder is at height; requested by pilot; and

    e. Communications are set up with bridge; and

  3. Unrig and stow pilot ladder:

    a. Pilot ladder is brought up onto deck and stowed;

    b. Accommodation ladder is brought up onto deck; and

    c. Man ropes are stowed.