Lloyd’s Register PTA instruction video

Herman Broers

Lloyds Register has produced a clear instruction video on the safe setup of pilot ladders. This short animated movie serves as a quick reference for surveyors, pilots and schip’s crews to ensure the pilot ladder they are about to use is safe.

Published with permission of Lloyd’s Register

The high quality video shows the basic checks every mariner can carry out before using the pilot ladder. LR should be commended for their efforts to increase the safety awareness regarding pilot ladders.

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