SAFE GANGWAY AND LADDER OPERATIONS

The present publication was prepared by Videotel specialists and is mainly aimed to promote the safety of the pilot/accommodation ladder and gangway operations, assisting ship's deck officers and crew members directly involved in such operations with getting to the better and much more thorough understanding of the correct maintenance and operation procedures.

The main content of the document is arranged in the several sections - while the opening section provides introductory, the next one is devoted to the risk assessment to be conducted to each entry to port. The next section provides and analyses the most frequent causes of the incidents associated with the gangway and accommodation ladder operations.

The document provides all required practical guidance and checklists to use, addresses numerous relevant case studies including quotes from the applicable marine regulations. The ultimate aim of this training booklet is to improve the gangway and ladder operations and significantly raise the awareness of the crew members and deck officers familiarizing them with the maintenance techniques and correct procedures. An absolutely recommended training for all crew members and deck officers. Note that it should be supplemented by this training video film.