Observations by geographical area
- Majority of obsevations from Europe (78%)
- No conclusions on distribution of securing methods by region
- No “Other” securing methods identified
Observations by Ship-Type
- Most observations were made on tankers (33%), bulk carriers (26%) and container ships (22%).
Observations of securing methods in use
- The most frequently used securing method found in use was the D-shackle method (51%), whereby D shackles are used over the side ropes to secure the pilot ladder.
- The rolling hitch knot as a securing method was found in 31% of the cases.
- No “other” securing methods were observed during the survey.
Correlations:
Relationship between securing method and geographical area:
The Pearson correlation test showed there was a no strong positive correlation between securing method and geographical area, r = 0.034, n = 486, p = 0.453
Relationship between securing method and ship type:
The Pearson correlation test however showed there was a no strong positive correlation between the securing method and ship type, r = 0.090, n = 486, p = 0.048