SAFE GANGWAY AND LADDER OPERATIONS (VIDEO)

On every single arrival at any port, vessels are boarded by many people - custom officials, inspectors, ship agents, marine surveyors, shore crew members, suppliers and other visitors, and all of them shall use the gangway, or accommodation letter as the normal means of access - the condition of the gangway often gives the ship's visitors the very first impression of how the vessel is managed.

Since the pilots often have to embark/disembark the ship in quite hazardous conditions, it is considered essential that the pilot ladder of the ship complies with the highest standards and is properly maintained. In addition to that, it is very important that all crew members are fully aware of the procedures and follow them in the prescribed correct manner.

The present video film supplements this nice training booklet and has same structure. It should be recommended to all crew members and particularly to those of them normally engaged in subject operations. The video will also be good when used for general familiarization purposes and may therefore be aimed to the general audience, i.e. not only people making the ladder arrangements but also people using the gangways and ladders - it makes sense to have a clear idea of what you are stepping on...