Mechanical Pilot Hoist

Supplied to over 500 ships

Equipment in accordance with I.M.C.O. recommendation on performance standards for mechanical Pilot Hoists (resolution A.275 (VIII) adopted on 20 november 1973), solas convention. Approved by all major shipping natins authorities.

General operation procedure

The ladder is attached to the davit in the stowed position. The davit turns outboard by gravity, the speed being controlled by the air motor which is adapted to the self-locking whinch in a vertical position for ease of operation. The air motor is fitted with a remote control, attached to the railing which gives the operator a clear view when lowering and hoisting the pilot ladder.

Hoisting speed about 18-20 mtr/min.

When the top step of the pilot ladder comes level with the embarkation platform, the air valve is closed automatically. The pilot can now board the ship safely and conveniently, from a firm level foothold protected by rigid handrails at either side of the platform. By means of a spring loaded valve, the ladder and the davit, AS ONE UNIT, is pivoted into the stowed position and secured. The pilot ladder is then conected and, together with the portable air motor and remote control, stowed onboard.

Two emergency cranking handles are provided for operating he winch in the event of power failure on board the ship.

One robust aluminium pilot ladder, is provided for use at Port or Starboard, the ladder grabrails are covered with plastic splined tubing to give a firm safe grip in adverse condition.

All steel parts are supplied hot dip galvanised.

Pilot Embarkation Platform

We have also developed two other types of pilot embarkation systems, both based on the principle that the pilot climbs the maximum 9 mtr permitted, thereby reaching a large horizontal platform.

In the one design called P.E.L.S. this horizontal platform is fitted to the lower end of the accommodation ladder, provided this ladder is sited leading aft and against the parallel body length of the ship and within the mid-ship half section. From the platform the pilot climbs up the accommodation ladder. this solution is especially suitable for tankers.

The other solution, called P.E.P.S., consists of the same horizontal platform system but with a rigid framework instead of an accommodation ladder. In this case the pilot also climbs to the horizontal platform whereafter the platform + frame system is hoisted to embarkation deck.

Please contact us or our representives for more information.