ASSIGNMENT

NAME: ______________________________________ DATE: ______________

I. Read the questions carefully and discuss write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Draw and explain a ship’s FREEBOARD.

2. Create a drawing of a ship’s pilot ladder and label the following parts:
a. Spreader
b. Side Ropes
c. Rubber Step
d. Wooden Step
e. Hand hold stanchions
f. Man-ropes

3. On a separate sheet of paper, create a reflection paper on the importance of properly rigging the
pilot ladder based on the article given. The following points must be covered:
a. Purpose of the pilot ladder
b. Points to check in rigging the pilot ladder
c. Responsibility of the Duty Officer
d. Maintenance of the pilot ladder

Link: https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/maintenance-pilot-ladder/
https://safety4sea.com/uk-maib-best-practice-when-rigging-pilot-ladders/
SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 23
Note: you can use other articles or reference to supplement your understanding.

Submission requirement:
1. Output must be hand written.
2. Hand writing must in print. (No cursive hand writing).
3. Deadline: 03 Nov 2022 / 1300.
4. Failure to comply will not be accepted and will be counted as an offense for not following
instruction.

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”

― Albert Einstein