What is ISO 799-2 about?
ISO 799 discusses pilot ladders in ship and marine technology.
ISO 799-2 is the second part in a multi-part series that specifies requirements and recommendations for the maintenance, use, storage, and inspection of pilot ladders.
ISO 799‑2 supplements the IMO requirements for pilot ladders to ensure that pilot ladders are kept in a condition consistent with the requirements of IMO instruments.
Who is ISO 799-2:2019 for?
ISO 799‑2 on pilot ladders of the ship is applicable to:
- Shipping companies
- Marine industries
- Maritime pilots
- Ladder manufacturers
- Deck equipment and installations systems
Why should you use ISO 799-2?
Pilot ladders are used onboard ships for embarkation and disembarkation of maritime pilots. The pilot ladders are inspected before use for safer transfer of personnel as the failure of the pilot ladder due to inadequate maintenance and inspection can cause severe accidents.
By adopting ISO 799‑2, manufacturers can build efficient pilot ladders for ships and can have the quality assurance to ensure that production ladders are produced according to the requirements.
ISO 799‑2 guides in proper evaluation and maintenance of pilot ladders to improve the efficiency and safety of pilot ladders
ISO 799‑2 assists in building trust in the use of pilot ladders throughout the ship and marine supply chain by assuring the safety and reliability of pilot ladders.