Marine Pilot Ladder Safety Training (Individual Booking)
Course Code: OE1EC419
Fleetwood Offshore Survival Centre
Next course dates
| Start Date | Location | Duration / Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 20 May 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Day/ £410 | Enquire |
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Course Overview
This is a one-day course developed at the request of industry to help demonstrate the basic level of proficiency required when planning a transfer by Pilot Ladder from Pilot Launch to Ship at sea.
The training is designed to help develop confidence in employee’s challenging unsafe acts and making conscious and practical decisions in high-hazard situations at sea before committing to a pilot transfer.
Validity of certificate
This is at company discretion, though the recommendation is for pilots to refresh their training every five years, with non pilots every three years.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites other than a requirement to be medically fit and free of illness/personal injury on the day of training as highlighted in the ‘Medical Declaration’ section below:
Medical Declaration
Parts of the course are of a physical nature. You will be required to complete a medical declaration stating that you are fit to undertake practical training when you attend your course. This will be sent with your joining instructions and you are requested to read this carefully so you are fully aware of the physical requirements.
Assessment Methods
To give those involved in marine pilot transfer an understanding and awareness of the hazards, risks and control measures inherent within a diverse transfer environment at sea, the course includes:
Regulations and company guidance
- Non-compliance
- Pilot boat familiarisation
- Life saving appliances
- Boarding arrangements
- Hadrian’s rail usage
- Communications
- Accidents and lessons learned
- PPE
- Emergency procedures including MOB recovery
- Practical transfers over water – 3m climb and bulwark ladder
- 9m vertical climb (with optional manrope descent)
- Survival techniques
Industry Placement and Field Trips
Not applicable.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Please bring footwear suitable for ladder climbing. All necessary safety equipment will be provided.
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
