NVIC 14-14 Task 4.8.A

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

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.