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Pilot Ladder - Angle & Deployment Height

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

Formula

$$ \cos\alpha = F_B / L_{ladder} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$F_B$Freeboard at boarding locationmdeck layout
$L_{ladder}$Pilot ladder lengthmladder cert

Sources

  • SOLAS V Reg. 23.