Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements
SOLAS Requirements for Pilot Transfer Arrangements
The requirements are currently subject to revision by IMO. The revisions are expected to be finalised in June 2024 and adopted in June 2025.
IMO Technical Requirements for Pilot Transfer Arrangements
Resolution A.1045(27) – Recommendation on Pilot Transfer Arrangements
These recommendations are currently subject to revision by IMO. The revisions are expected to be finalised in June 2024 and adopted in June 2025.
Industry Standards
ISO 799-1:2019 - Ships and marine technology - Pilot ladders - Part 1: Design and specification
ISO 799-2:2021 - Ships and marine technology - Pilot ladders - Part 2: Maintenance, use, survey, and inspection
ISO 799-3:2022 - Ships and marine technology - Pilot ladders - Part 3: Attachments and associated equipment
Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation
REQUIRED PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS POSTER
The current poster will be replaced once the IMO approves a revision to MSC.1/Circ.1428 in December 2024.
PILOT TRANSFER OPERATIONS
This document aims to inform pilot organisations and/or competent pilotage authorities on the preparations for and safe execution of pilot transfer operations.
The purpose of the document is not to prescribe a specific approach to pilot transfer operations but to provide information on factors to consider when preparing for and executing them to meet local requirements.
View and download the document here: IMPA-Information on Pilot Transfer Operations-FINAL-V1.0-May 2024.pdf