Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements
SOLAS Requirements for Pilot Transfer Arrangements
The requirements are currently subject to revision by IMO. The revisions are expected to be finalised in June 2024 and adopted in December 2024.
IMO Technical Requirements for Pilot Transfer Arrangements
Resolution A.1045(27) – Recommendation on Pilot Transfer Arrangements
These recommendations are currently subject to revision by IMO. The revisions are expected to be finalised in June 2024 and adopted in December 2024.
Industry Standards
ISO 799-1:2019 - Ships and marine technology - Pilot ladders - Part 1: Design and specification
ISO 799-2:2021 - Ships and marine technology - Pilot ladders - Part 2: Maintenance, use, survey, and inspection
ISO 799-3:2022 - Ships and marine technology - Pilot ladders - Part 3: Attachments and associated equipment
Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation
REQUIRED PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS POSTER
The current poster will be replaced by the one below in 2024.
The updated poster, containing the 'Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements', has been finalised by pilotage experts. It is currently awaiting approval from the IMO, expected this year, 2024. We will promptly notify our membership as soon as this revised poster receives approval.
View and download the new poster here: Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements Poster.pdf
Additionally, we are in the process of translating the poster into other languages, which will soon be made available. Please note that the recommended size for printing the poster is A2.
REQUIRED PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRAP DOOR AND SIDE DOOR POSTER
View and download the new poster here: Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements for Trap Door and Side Door Poster.pdf
NON-COMPLIANT PRACTICES
Regrettably, these non-compliant practices are still widespread, resulting in the loss of lives among maritime pilots.
View and download Non-Compliant Practices here: Non-Compliant Practices.pdf