A ship’s combination ladder is a setup where a pilot ladder is used in conjunction with an accommodation ladder to facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of marine pilots. Since ladders are the only means of access on board, their proper rigging is always an issue, especially the level of...
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Accommodation ladders connect the ship to shore personnel. Though fixed in position, they are versatile enough to be used in harbors, anchorage areas, or even at sea while the vessel is underway. Proper safety awareness and correct procedures in rigging an accommodation ladder make all that...
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One of the safest means of accessing a ship is through the use of an accommodation ladder. It is also the most convenient and the most preferred method of many sea folks. Whether at the anchorage or sea, these ladders had proven their usefulness on board. They fit perfectly in harbors with a flat...
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If you think that using a ladder in a breathtaking setting only happens in movies, think again. The shipping sector also has this kind of struggle especially because the only access to a ship is by means of a ladder! Whether alongside, in the anchorage, or at sea, these ladders are our only means...
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