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Akshat Arora
Akshat Arora
Regional Loss Prevention Director, Singapore
Date
5 September 2025

パイロットは、動いている船舶と小型船(パイロットボート)間で、危険を伴う移乗を日常的に行っています。既存の規定があるにもかかわらず、パイロットラダーの不適切な設置や整備不良により、事故や死亡例が依然として発生しています。国際パイロット協会(IMPA)が2025年5月に実施した安全キャンペーンによると、移乗設備の約14%が規定に準拠していないことが判明しました。東京MOUは、2020年から2024年にかけて、パイロット移乗設備に関連する不備および拘留の件数が急増したと報告しました。これに対応するため、国際海事機関(IMO)は第110回海上安全委員会(MSC 110)において、SOLAS条約附属書第V章第23規則の改正案を採択しました。また、移乗設備の性能基準に関する新たな規定が追加されました。これらの改正は、2028年1月より発効しますが、発効日よりも前に新規則を自主的に導入することを推奨する通達も発行しています。業界の新規則に準拠した設備への移行を支援するため、英国パイロット協会(UKMPA)は、新規則に準拠した設備を図解したポスターを作成しました。詳細については、IMPAのウェブサイトをご参照ください。

Marine pilots routinely face high-risk transfers between moving ships and small boats, often in challenging conditions. A single failure in equipment or procedure can result in severe injury or loss of life.

Despite previous regulatory measures, accidents and fatalities continue to occur due to non-compliant arrangements, poor maintenance, or incorrect rigging of pilot ladders. Recent findings underline the scale of the problem:

  • Based on the safety campaign conducted by the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) in May-2025, nearly 14% of transfer arrangements are reported to be non-compliant, with pilot ladders emerging as the most frequent concern.
  • According to the latest Safety Bulletin published by Tokyo MOU, deficiencies related to pilot transfer arrangements increased from 197 in 2020 to 523 in 2024, with detentions rising from 1 to 12 in the same period. Common issues include improper securing of ladders, defective steps or ropes, and misuse of accommodation ladders.

To address these issues, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee during its 110th session (MSC 110) adopted amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/23 and the associated new Performance Standards for pilot transfer arrangements, which contains detailed requirements for design, manufacture, construction, inspection, stowage, maintenance, replacement, and  familiarisation.

The amendments, which will enter into force on 1 January 2028, forbid the use of mechanical pilot hoists and require adequate lighting for all pilot transfer areas and deck embarkation points.

Implementation Timeline:

  • From 1 January 2028 – All new pilot transfer arrangements must comply with the new regulation and performance standards.
  • From the first survey on or after 1 January 2029 – Existing arrangements on SOLAS ships must be upgraded to meet the new standards.
  • From 1 January 2030 – Requirements extend to non-SOLAS ships.

The IMO has issued a circular encouraging voluntary early implementation ahead of the specified dates.

To support industry’s transition, the UK Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) has developed an interactive poster illustrating compliant arrangements under the new regulation. This practical tool is intended to help crew familiarise themselves with requirements and prepare ahead of the implementation dates.

Members are also recommended to refer to IMPA’s website for further details.

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