Modifications: Ships Ladder Handrails & Width of the Pilot Ladder steps.
"I analyze the subject of fallen Pilots are two main reasons:
-Pilot's hands are losing their grip at the ship's handrails.
At transfer point mostly pilots lose their grip on Ships Ladder handrails, especially at ships combination ladder extensions."
Take also a look at this article on Marine-Pilots.com:
https://www.marine-pilots.com/articles/270138-suggestions-to-improve-pilot-ladder-safety