【Rule】 Requirement of Pilot ladder for all vessels arriving at Newcastle, Australia

The Port Authority of new south wales has issued a letter of instruction on the requirements for a pilot ladder for vessels arriving at Newcastle Harbour.

・　Applicable vessels:

　　→ All vessels calling at Newcastle Harbour

・　Effective date:

　　→ On and after 1st Nov. 2022

・　Requirements:

　　→ All vessels arriving at the Newcastle should be equipped with pilot ladders less than 30 months old or where they had been in service over 30months, they should have been subjected to a strength test as required under ISO 799-1:2019.

Harbour Master Instruction HMI 22-001E