In pursuance of Regulations 3(1) and 3(2) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Port) Regulations 1997, ship masters requiring pilotage service are required to furnish the “Vessel’s Checklist for Piloted movements“, duly completed, to the pilots assigned to their vessels before pilotage is undertaken.
Ship masters are also requested to complete the form “Appendix B – Master-Pilot-Exchange of Essential Information on Boarding“, ready for handover to the harbour pilot as part of the Pilot / Master Exchange procedure.
Pilot ladder is to be rigged according to Reg V/23 (Pilot Transfer Arrangements) of SOLAS 74, or Regulation 23 of Chapter V of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations (Cap 179, Reg 11). Due regard shall be paid to the IMO standard for Pilot Transfer Arrangement described in the annex of Resolution A.1045(27) adopted on 30 Nov 2012.
In general, the bottom rung of the pilot ladder should be 1 metre above the waterline. The ladder should be rigged on the “lee side” of the vessel as she approaches the pilot boarding ground. A combination ladder is required if the freeboard is 9 meters and above.
We reserve the right to withdraw the pilot and charge for the service ordered should an unsatisfactory pilot ladder be provided and/or if the cooperation from the vessel is not forthcoming to the extent that the safety of the pilot is compromised.