﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:46:40 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>AWP Marine Consultancy Ltd. - Boarding - Pilot and Accommodation Ladders</title><link>https://awpmarine.com:443/News/Latest-News/rss/category/425/boarding-pilot-and-accommodation-ladders</link><atom:link href="https://awpmarine.com:443/News/Latest-News/rss/category/425/boarding-pilot-and-accommodation-ladders" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pilot transfer arrangements]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/pilot-transfer-arrangements-3</link><description><![CDATA[At the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/23 and the associated new performance standards to enhance pilot transfer safety were adopted. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/pilot-transfer-arrangements-3</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-813]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Proper Maintenance and Rigging of Pilot Transfer Arrangements]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/proper-maintenance-and-rigging-of-pilot-transfer-arrangements</link><description><![CDATA[Recent Port State Control (PSC) inspections show that deficiencies have risen sharply, from 197 cases and 1 detention in 2020 to 523 cases and 12 detentions in 2024. Issues include the use of ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/proper-maintenance-and-rigging-of-pilot-transfer-arrangements</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-793]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Enhancing the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/enhancing-the-safety-of-pilot-transfer-arrangements</link><description><![CDATA[Despite previous regulatory measures, accidents and fatalities continue to occur due to non-compliant arrangements, poor maintenance, or incorrect rigging of pilot ladders. Recent findings underline ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/enhancing-the-safety-of-pilot-transfer-arrangements</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-791]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Revised IMO guidelines for means of embarkation and disembarkation]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/revised-imo-guidelines-for-means-of-embarkation-and-disembarkation</link><description><![CDATA[Testing of ladders and gangways  MSC.1/Circular.1331/Rev.1 includes amendments to clarify that:  The five-yearly testing of accommodation ladders and gangways are done statically using the maximum ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/revised-imo-guidelines-for-means-of-embarkation-and-disembarkation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-785]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UKMPA Launches Interactive Tool to Boost Pilot Transfer Safety]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/ukmpa-launches-interactive-tool-to-boost-pilot-transfer-safety</link><description><![CDATA[The launch follows the IMO’s updated PTA performance standards (MSC 110, June 2025), which require reporting and rectifying non-compliant arrangements.  Each year, around 100,000 vessels call at UK ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/ukmpa-launches-interactive-tool-to-boost-pilot-transfer-safety</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-778]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110)]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/maritime-safety-committee-msc-110</link><description><![CDATA[   Meeting highlights   

 
  Adopted amendments to SOLAS Chapter V and the associated new Performance Standards to improve pilot transfer safety 
  Approved draft amendments to the 2011 ESP Code ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/maritime-safety-committee-msc-110</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-766]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Counterfeit certificates – Focus on pilot ladders and mooring ropes]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/counterfeit-certificates-focus-on-pilot-ladders-and-mooring-ropes</link><description><![CDATA[Certification services are integral to our commitment of safeguarding life, property and the environment. Our certificates and statements of compliance reflect this commitment, serving as proof of ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/counterfeit-certificates-focus-on-pilot-ladders-and-mooring-ropes</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-764]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[COUNTERFEIT PILOT LADDERS: IMPORTANCE OF VERIFYING GENUINE SOLAS-APPROVED EQUIPMENT]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/counterfeit-pilot-ladders-importance-of-verifying-genuine-solas-approved-equipment</link><description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/counterfeit-pilot-ladders-importance-of-verifying-genuine-solas-approved-equipment</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-740]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships in port]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/means-of-embarkation-and-disembarkation-from-ships-in-port-1</link><description><![CDATA[Accessing a vessel while at berth or anchor is a routine activity which is sometimes taken for granted. The requirement for safe access can be overlooked, particularly where there are limited ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/means-of-embarkation-and-disembarkation-from-ships-in-port-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-652]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[RightShip: Deficiencies and non-conformities involving pilot ladders and arrangements show increase]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/rightship-deficiencies-and-non-conformities-involving-pilot-ladders-and-arrangements-show-increase</link><description><![CDATA[The organization has observed several deficiencies while the ladders are not in use. However, critically, it is when an inspector is not present, and ladders are being rigged or utilised, that those ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/rightship-deficiencies-and-non-conformities-involving-pilot-ladders-and-arrangements-show-increase</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-633]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>