IRS Marine

A pilot ladder should be certified by the manufacturer as complying with SOLAS
The steps of the ladders should be made of hardwood, in one piece and non slippery.
The steps should not be less than 115 mm wide, 25 mm in depth and should be not less than 400 mm between the side ropes.

Embarkation ladder is a type of ladder specifically designed for use in marine and maritime environments. It is used as a means of safely boarding or disembarking from a ship. Especially when the ship is anchored or docked and there is a need to transfer between the ship and another vessel, a pier, or the shore.

pilot ladder should be certified by the manufacturer as complying with SOLAS, Chapters
The steps of the ladders should be made of hardwood, in one piece and non slipperyThe steps should not be less than 115 mm wide, 25 mm in depth and should be not less than 400 mm between the side ropes.