West of England P&I Club – Updated information
The West of England P&I Club issues new Loss Prevention Bulletin regarding Guidancecovering the properties, stowage andcare ofnatural fibre rope pilot ladders, embarkation laddersand Jacobs ladders, includinginspection and maintenance regimes, andreplacement criteria.
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and Jacobs ladders. In some cases ropes made from other natural fibres may be used. Following a recent incident involving the failure of a pilot ladder, this Bulletin has been written to provide guidance on the care and maintenance of natural fibre rope ladders.
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Source: The West of England P&I Club
