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Pilot Boarding Arrangement - Pilot Ladder Boarding

published on 23 July 2021 - 184 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Seably". Originally published on 2021-07-22.

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Pilot ladder and boarding arrangements on ships are frequently used to bring marine pilots onboard. It is considered to be one of the most critical operations as any mistakes during the pilot boarding or pilot ladder arrangement may lead to injury or fatality.

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