In its 57th issue CHIRP pays attention to several reports concerning safety onboard and accidents. In this one, the attention goes to a large cruise liner operated by one of the major passenger ship operators departing from port. The reporter in this instance was the disembarking pilot.
In this report, CHIRP received a message about safety measures which were not in line with the SOLAS regulations, concerning a pilot disembarkation procedure.
A metal bar was placed between the ladder side ropes...
https://safety4sea.com/unsafe-pilot-disembarkation-procedures-pose-great-risks/