USCG Marine Safety Alert
The plate and certificate indicated that the ladder was produced by “QINGDAO GOOD BROTHER MARINE LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE Co. LTD.,” a company that manufactures
SOLAS-approved pilot ladders. However, in March 2019, the
Australian Maritime Safety Authority identified counterfeit
pilot ladders falsely bearing this company's name and SOLAS
certification.
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/USCGSA_1124.pdf