pilot ladder
Definition
Noun: A pilot ladder is a specialized, flexible ladder made of ropes or chains with wooden or metal rungs, hung over the side of a ship to allow a maritime pilot to safely board or disembark from a vessel.
Usage
The term is used specifically in a nautical context to describe the essential safety equipment for pilot transfers. * The crew must rig the pilot ladder correctly before the pilot boat arrives. * International regulations specify the exact construction and placement of a pilot ladder.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in official maritime safety documents and procedures.
- It is sometimes formally called an "accommodation ladder" when combined with a rigid platform, though "pilot ladder" specifically refers to the flexible rope/chain ladder component.
Variants and Related Words
- Pilot hoist: A mechanical device sometimes used instead of a ladder for pilot transfer.
- Embarkation ladder: A more general term that can include pilot ladders and other types of boarding ladders.
- Jacob's ladder: A similar rope ladder used on ships for various purposes, not exclusively for pilots.
Synonyms
- Rope ladder (a more general term, not specific to nautical pilotage)
- Boarding ladder
Related Phrases
- Rig the pilot ladder: To prepare and hang the ladder over the ship's side.
- Man the pilot ladder: To have crew members stationed to assist the pilot during boarding.
Noun
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(nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
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