6. Safe Approach Welcome to 6. Safe Approach The best place for the pilot ladder to be rigged is... in the position of the lowest freeboard Close to the accommodation, so the pilot does not have to walk a long distance Close to the midships, within the parallel body of the ship Where it is most convenient for the deck crew The following can be said of fendering in way of the pilot access point: There should be no fendering at all for 6 meters or more in total Fendering should be rounded to avoid damage to the pilot boat Fendering should be made of soft material Mobile fendering should be used when the pilot boat comes alongside Adequate Lighting should be provided ... ... always ... never ... on request of the pilot Time's up
