# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Article 72: Pilot ladders


Every vessel of 12 metres in length and over to which these Rules apply where the distance in normal operating conditions from the water to the point of access to the vessel exceeds 2.5 metres, shall be provided with a pilot ladder complying with the Merchant Shipping (Pilot Ladders) Rules 1965 as amended

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/article/72 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/article-72
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