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Introduction

This document builds on the IMO requirements in SOLAS 74 Chapter V (Safety of Navigation) Regulation 23 (Pilot Transfer Arrangements), as amended,^[ 1 ^] and IMO Resolution MSC.576(110) Performance Standards for Pilot Transfer Arrangements.^[ 2 ^] In accordance with IMO performance standards, use of ship hull securing equipment (bowsing) for pilot ladder is mandatory for ships that employ pilots.

Since IMO instruments do not include specific requirements for prototype testing, holding performance, maintenance, storage and use of ship hull securing equipment (bowsing) used to rig pilot transfer arrangements, this document outlines specific requirements and recommendations for pilot boarding arrangements. These requirements are considered necessary to ensure that hull securing (bowsing) equipment is manufactured, maintained and stored to a standard that ensures the equipment supports safe and efficient transfer of pilots and other personnel using pilot transfer arrangements.

1 Scope

This document specifies the performance, maintenance and inspection requirements, and usage recommendations for equipment (eye pads/rings, magnetic or pneumatic systems, etc.) used to secure (bowse) pilot ladders, accommodation ladders and man-ropes to a ship hull when a combination pilot ladder arrangement is used for pilot transfer.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Testing

4.1 General

4.2 Holding force test

5 Inspection and maintenance instructions

6 Inspection and maintenance records

7 Storage

8 Usage

8.1

8.2

8.3

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