After establishing contact with the pilot station/pilot boat, the ship should rig a pilot
ladder or combination on the side requested, and in accordance with The
International Convention for Safety of Life as Sea (SOLAS 2004) Chapter V Reg. 23
and Annex 21 IMO resolution A889 (21) (1999). These requirements are specified in
a poster produced in accordance with IMO requirements and IMPA
recommendations - “Required Boarding Arrangements for PILOT”. These
Regulations have been incorporated in the Merchant Shipping (Pilot Transfer
Arrangements) Regulations 1999 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1716.