The ladder shall().
- Abe secured in a position so that it rests firmly against the ship's side from which the discharge operations are carried out
- Bhave at least two replacement steps which are secured in position by a method different from that used in the original construction
- Chave battens made of hardwood,or other material of equivalent properties,in one piece and not less than 1.80metres long provided at such intervals as will prevent the pilot ladder from twisting
- Dhave steps made of softwood,or other material of equivalent properties,made in one piece free of knots,having an efficient slip surface