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CD0500. Pilot ladders

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“Seagull CBT — CD0500. Pilot ladders” contains 28 questions across 1 collection.

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After a pilot ladder is finished with and before stowing it, what should the crew always check? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • That it is not damaged and ready for use.✓ Correct answer
  • When it will next be used.
  • Where the bridge want it to be stowed.
  • That it is still as long as it was initially.
When a responsible person checks the rigging of a pilot ladder, whom do they inform? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • The bridge, if it is rigged properly.✓ Correct answer
  • Always the bridge.
  • The pilot boat.
  • The deck crew who deployed it.
Can the old chock be used on a replacement step in a pilot ladder? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • No, because the chock is now too small.✓ Correct answer
  • No, because the chock will also be damaged.
  • Yes, with a normal lashing.
  • Yes, with an extra thick lashing.
What is the final check that a pilot ladder safe to use? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • When it has been checked by a responsible person.✓ Correct answer
  • As soon as it is deployed to right level.
  • When it is checked by the crew that deployed it.
  • When it is lashed at the top.
Why are pilots still being injured while using a pilot ladder? Select the TWO best answers.

Multiple correct answers

  • Because the ladder is sometimes poorly rigged.✓ Correct answer
  • Because the ladder is sometimes poorly maintained.✓ Correct answer
  • Because they do not use the ladder correctly.
  • Because of the shape of a vessel’s side.

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