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Pilot Ladder - Angle & Deployment Height

Pilot-ladder deployment angle and height-above-water check per SOLAS V Reg. 23 - safe access for embarking pilots.

PilotLadderSOLAS V
Ladder angle
54.3deg
Arrangement
Pilot ladder alone OK

Formula, assumptions, and limits

Freeboard > 9 m → combination (accommodation + pilot) ladder mandatory per SOLAS V Reg. 23.3. Ladder inclination to sea surface ≤ 60°. Manropes and stanchions at top.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Freeboard at boarding locationmdeck layout
Pilot ladder lengthmladder cert