3. The Steps Welcome to 3. The Steps The retrieval line, when used should be... Above the lowest spreader, leading aft Below the lowest spreader, leading forward Above the lowest spreader, leading forward Below the lowest spreader, leading aft The maximum number of replacement steps to be used on a ladder is None Two Four Six No limit The Pilot Ladder steps should be made of Hardwood only Hardwood or any other material of equivalent strength, stiffness and durability Hardwood and rubber The function of the spreader is... ... to have an easy marking for the length of the pilot ladder ... to provide an extra securing method for the pilot ladder ... to make it easier to recover the pilot ladder ... to prevent the ladder from twisting on a rolling ship Time's up
