A1/4.2 - Embarking / disembarking pilot

SMCP examples are based on IMO's Standard Marine Communication Phrases adopted by the 22nd Assembly in November 2001 as resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases. The phrases given at this website may not be a complete and accurate version of the original material and the original material may have subsequently been amended.

Stand by pilot ladder.

Rig the pilot ladder on port side / starboard side/leeside ... metres above water.

The pilot ladder is rigged on port side / starboard side.

You must rig another pilot ladder.

The pilot ladder is unsafe.

What is wrong with the pilot ladder?

The pilot ladder ~ has broken / loose steps. ~ has broken spreaders. ~ has spreaders too short. ~ is too far aft / forward.

Move the pilot ladder ~ ... metres aft / forward. ~ clear of discharge.

Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder.

Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist.

Put lights on at the pilot ladder.

Man ropes are required / not required.

Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder.

Correct the list of the vessel.

Make a lee on your port side / starboard side.

Steer ... degrees to make a lee.

Keep the sea on your port quarter / starboard quarter.

Make a boarding speed of ... knots.

Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear.

Put helm hard to port / starboard.

Alter course to ... (cardinal points / half cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel.

Put engine(s) ahead / astern.

Embarkation is not possible.

Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS Regulations.

Vessel is not suited for the pilot ladder.

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