(DSADP - 2001)

1. SCOPE

1.1.These Directions refer to all pilot motor-boats and launches and any floating craft that perform operations connected with arrivals and departures of pilots which refers equally to their shipowners.

2. PILOT BOATS AND LAUNCHES

2.1. To deliver pilots on board ships they pilot and accept pilots back, only specially constructed or refurbished boats and launches, or the refurbished for this purpose floating craft provided with the relevant equipment and appliances are to be used.

2.2. The use of improvised equipment for a transfer of pilots is absolutely prohibited. The improvised equipment means the arrangements that are not certified by the state technical survey bodies and labour safety bodies, or which construction contradicts the requirements of SOLAS-74, IMO and International Association of Sea Pilots standards and RD 31.81.01 "Safety Requirements to General Arrangement, Construction and Equipment of Sea Vessels".

2.3. It is absolutely prohibited to use motor boats and launches that do not contain in their Certificate of Seaworthiness an indication to their suitability for performing operations connected with the delivery of pilots on board ships and their acceptance back.

2.4. If the use of pilot boats and/or launches is prevented by ice in the port water area, it shall be allowed to use tugs or ships to embark/disembark pilots if such tugs or ships are capable of sailing in ice and have on board special equipment which construction does not contradict the Safety Requirements to General Arrangement, Construction and Equipment of Sea Vessels" (RD 31.81.01-75), Section 2 "Arrangement of Means of Passage".

3. WEATHER RESTRICTIONS FOR PILOT BOATS AND LAUNCHES

3.1. Captains of pilot boats and launches are not to enter the open roads if the sea (wave height) exceeds the limit indicated in the ship's documents for the right of navigation.

3.2. When working in the outer roads the captains of pilot boats and launches must fulfil all measures to ensure navigational safety which are prescribed by the "Information on stability for the captain".

4.PERFORMANCE OF TECHNICAL MEANS

4.1. It is absolutely prohibited for the pilot boats and launches to participate in the transfer of pilot if the technical means (main or auxiliary engines, steering gear, etc.) are unserviceable.

5. TECHNICAL MEANS OF NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION

5.1. All technical means of navigation and communication must be serviceable and ready for immediate use.

6.SEARCHLIGHT

6.1.The searchlight must be serviceable at all times, same as its turning mechanism.

6.2.At least one spare lamp for the searchlight must be kept on board at an easily accessible place.

7. CRITERIA OF SAFE TRANSFER OF A PILOT

7.1.2. The vertical amplitude of the pilot boat or launch heaving at the side of the services ship does not exceed one meter.

7.1.3. The serviced ship is provided with an arrangement for the transfer of pilot which meets the requirements of the International Convention SOLAS-74, IMO standards and International Association of Sea Pilots, as well as the national and local port rules.

7.1.4. The services ship does not have a list towards the ship's side where the pilot is to board the ship, i.e. the round-rungs of the pilot ladder are horizontal permanently and are tightly pressed to the ship's side.

7.1.5. Safety of embarkation/disembarkation of the pilot is ensured simultaneously by two crew members of the pilot boat (launch). These crew members must be fastened with safety lines to the railing or other structures of their ship so that their both hands are free to assist the pilot.

7.1.6. The crew members indicated in item 7.1.5 are making efforts to keep the lower round-rungs pressed to the ship's side while the pilot is in the lower section of the pilot ladder.

7.1.7. The crew of the pilot boat or launch must strictly adhere to the safety rules prescribed by RD 31.81.10 - 75 "Safety Rules on Merchant Marine Vessels", in particular to those contained in Section 13 "Additional Rules for the Port Craft and Service and Auxiliary Fleet" as far as it concerns the subsection 13.6 "Arrival to and Departure of Pilot from Ship". "“

7.1.8. The pilot must wear a safety self-inflating jacket or a vest of the same type.

7.1.9. The pilot must not carry any objects in his hands.

7.1.10. The things required by the pilot to perform his duties must be stowed in a special bag with a band which is to be carried over the breast and shoulder.

7.2. If the differences arise regarding a possibility to effect safe embarkation or disembarkation of the pilot in the outer roads in bad weather, the decision is taken by the head of the pilot service or the chief pilot of the shift together with the duty pilot who was ordered to serve the ship, and the captain (watch officer) of the pilot boat or launch.

7.3. The decision taken by the persons indicated in item 7.2 regarding a possibility or a lack of such possibility to effect a safe embarkation/disembarkation of the pilot is to be made collectively, competently and in good faith which excludes a chance of its being cancelled by any officials who were not personally present at the place of the supposed embarkation/disembarkation of the pilot, or who are not experienced in the performance of such kind of operations.

7.4. After the pilot is embarked on the pilot ladder, the pilot boat or launch must swing off from the ship's side to a distance of 20 - 30 m, get on parallel course and watch until the pilot gets aboard of the serviced ship.

8. PLACE OF EMBARKATION OF THE PILOT

8.1. The usual place to transfer the pilots in the Port of Ilyichevsk is at the pilot arrival buoy located at 108.50 at a distance of 2.2 miles from the port gates. If any circumstances (swell, etc.) preclude safe transfer of the pilot in this area (see item 8.1), the other and safer place for this purpose can be agreed with the captain of the serviced ship and the Vessel Traffic Control System should be notified accordingly.

8.2.If the ship enters the port independently, a pilot boat or launch with a pilot aboard must wait for this ship in the place that has been appointed in advance, at least before the ship takes a course on the entrance range.

8.3.If the ship proceeds to the port piloted by a leading ship (leading method when a pilot stays on board the leading ship), the second pilot on board pilot boat or launch must act in accordance with item 8.3. It is absolutely prohibited for the leading ship to disembark the pilot before the completion of the leading process, i.e. before the second (waiting) pilot arrives on the bridge of the ship being led. The leading ship continues to perform her duties until it she is released by the order of the pilot from the led ship.

8.4.If the ship proceeds from the port berth to sea and the pilot, as agreed with the captain, intends to disembark within the water area of the first port basin, the pilot boat or launch must stay alongside nearby the pilot ladder so as to receive the pilot safely and quickly.

8.5. In the situations described in items 8.3 - 8.5, the pilots must inform the VTCS on their intentions and actions clearly and timely.

9.INSTRUCTIONS ON LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES

9.1. All pilot boats and launches must be provided with a complete set of serviceable outfit arranged in their standard places in accordance with the International Code of Life-Saving Appliances (LSA Code) for the ship of its class.

9.2. Apart of the outfit indicated in item 9.1, each pilot boat or launch must have an embarkation ladder so that the people staying in the water can get on board boat or launch without any assistance. Such appliance can be a section of the storm ladder with a heavy bottom rung or a metal ladder of rigid construction. The lower rung or stair of such appliances must be arranged 0.4 m below the waterline and the appliances themselves must be reliably fastened to the ship's side. Each pilot boat or launch must have one light boat hook at least 3 m long.

10. ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PILOT BOAT OR LAUNCH CREW

10.1. When approaching the ship, the pilot boat or launch crew members should see that the equipment prepared to receive the pilot is in compliance with SOLAS-74 requirements. On detecting any deficiencies, it is necessary to draw the pilot's attention to these facts even if the pilot is staying on board piloted ship.

10.2. The watch officer of the pilot boat or launch has the right to recommend the captain of the ship to change the course and/or the speed, and give other recommendations aimed at safe transfer of the pilot.

10.3. The watch officer of the pilot boat or launch has the right to cancel the pilot transfer operation if the captain of the services ship does not follow reasonable recommendations on safe embarkation/disembarkation of the pilot.

11.APPOINTMENT OF PILOTS AND CHECK OF KNOWLEDGE

11.1. All navigators, whether already working or getting appointment on pilot ships must study these Directions and pass the examination to the head of the pilot service or to one of the chief pilots appointed for this duty.Besides, all navigators of launches and tugs of the port craft must confirm the knowledge of these matters during annual check of their knowledge.

1. Ships engaged on voyages in the course of which pilots are likely to be employed shall comply with the following requirements:

2. Equipment and arrangements for transfer of pilots that have been installed before or after 1 January 1994 shall meet the requirements of this Regulation, and proper attention shall be paid to the standards approved by the Organisation.

3. Equipment and arrangements to transfer pilots that have been installed before 1 January 1994 shall, at least, meet the requirements of the Regulation V / 17 hat was effective until this date, and proper attention shall be paid to the standards approved by the Organisation before his date.

4. Equipment and arrangements replaced after 1 January 1994 shall meet the requirements of this Regulation as far as it is reasonable and practical.

b) General provisions

1. All arrangements used to transfer pilots shall be efficient for the purpose of enabling pilots to embark and disembark safely. The arrangements shall be kept clean and in good order, properly repaired and stowed, they shall be regularly examined to ensure their safe use. The arrangements shall be used for embarkation and disembarkation of people only.
2. Arrangements to transfer, embark and disembark pilots shall be installed under supervision of the responsible officer who has a means of communication with the bridge in both directions and who shall also accompany the pilot safely to the bridge and back. The persons involved in the installation and operation of any mechanical equipment shall be instructed as to safe procedures of installation and proper use of the arrangements. The arrangements shall be tested prior to their use.

с) Arrangements for a transfer

1. On all ships where the distance from sea level to the point of access to the ship or the point of departure from the ship exceeds 9 m and when the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots is effected by means of the a standard pilot ladder or a mechanical pilot hoist, or by other equally safe and convenient means in combination with the pilot ladder, the ship shall have such arrangements on each side if such arrangements are not portable and may not be used on both sides.

2. A safe and convenient entry and exit to and from the ship shall be ensured either by:

1. pilot ladder a that requires climbing not less than 5 m and not more than 9 m and is arranged and fastened so as:

2. to be clear from any possible discharges from the ship;

3. be within the cylindrical part of the hull and also, so far as it is practicable, be within the mid part of the ship that equals a half of her length;

4. each step of the ladder rests firmly against the ship's side; if peculiar features of the construction, for instance, side fenders, do not allow of meeting this requirement, special measures ensuring safe embarkation and disembarkation of people are to be adopted to the satisfaction of the Administration;

5. a pilot ladder shall consist of a single length capable of reaching water from the point of access to the ship or the point of exit at all draughts and trims of the ship and, also, at 15 ⁰list to the opposite side; the eyes, clamps and the holding lines shall be at least of the same strength as the stringers of the ladder;

6. a standard accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder or the other equally safe and convenient means when the distance from sea level to the point of access to the ship exceeds 9 m.The accommodation ladder shall be arranged so as to be directed towards the stern. In use, the lower end of an accommodation ladder shall rest firmly against the ship's side within the cylindrical part of her hull as well as within the mid part of the ship that equals a half of her length and is located clear of any possible discharge from the ship; or a mechanical pilot hoist arranged so as to be located within the cylindrical part of the hull and, as far as it is practicable, within the mid part of the ship clear of all possible discharges from the ship.

d) Passage to the ship's deck

Means shall be provided to ensure safe and convenient passage onto or off the ship of any person from the head of the pilot ladder or any accommodation ladder or other appliance provided for this purpose. Where such passage is by means of:

1. passage in railing or bulwark, it shall be provided with reliable handrails;

2. bulwark ladder and two handhold stanchions rigidly secured to the ship's structure at the base and also at a higher point. Such ladder shall be securely attached to the ship so as to avoid tipping.

е) Doors in the ship's side

Doors in the ship's side that are used to transfer the pilot shall not open outside.

1. A mechanical pilot hoist and its ancillary equipment shall be of a type approved by the Administration. It shall be of such construction as to function as a moving ladder for lifting and lowering one person along the ship's side, or as a platform for lifting and lowering one or more persons along the ship's side.
2. A mechanical hoist shall be of such design and construction as to ensure that the pilot can be embarked and disembarked in a safe manner, including a safe access from the hoist to the deck and vice versa. Such access shall be made directly from the platform reliably enclosed with handrails.
3. The effective hand drive shall be provided for lifting and lowering one person or more, and it shall be ready for use if the energy supply is cut off.
4. The hoist shall be securely fixed to the ship's hull. The fixture shall not be made with the aid of side railings only. Adequate and strong points of fixture shall be available for the portable hoist types on each side of the ship.
5. If the hoist is enclosed with railing, the latter shall be such that the hoist is located as close to the ship's side as possible.
6. The pilot ladder shall be installed near the hoist and be ready for immediate use so that it can be accessed from the hoist at any point of the ascent. The pilot ladder shall be long enough to reach the sea level from the point of access to the ship.
7. The place on board ship wherefrom the hoist is lowered shall be marked.
8. The portable hoist shall be provided with a sufficiently protected place of storage. In order to prevent icing in cold weather, the portable hoist shall not be installed until it is directly required.

1. The following necessary ancillary equipment shall be at hand and ready for immediate use when transferring people:

1. two side ropes of not less than 28 mm diameter reliably secured to ship, if requested by the pilot;
2. a life belt provided with a self-igniting light;
3. a heaving line.

2. If required by item (d), the posts and ladders installed at the bulwark shall be provided.