Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | How-to Guide, Maritime Safety
A ship’s combination ladder is a setup where a pilot ladder is used together with an accommodation ladder to facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of marine pilots. Since ladders are the primary means of access on board, their proper rigging is always an...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Equipment, Vessel Information
I must admit. Embarkation ladders were one of the most confusing nautical terms I encountered in school. These two words, simple as they are when separated, got me puzzled when combined. Partly because, the term “embarkation” in the most nautical...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Equipment, Vessel Information
One of the safest means of accessing a ship is through the use of an accommodation ladder. It is also the most convenient and the most preferred method of many sea folks. Whether at the anchorage or at sea, these ladders had proven their usefulness on board. ...
