Q. What is another name for a rope ladder?

Answer

A rope ladder also called Pilot ladder. When it comes to boarding and disembarking pilots from cargo ships, a pilot ladder is the type of rope ladder that is employed. Ladders must adhere to stringent international regulations enacted by the SOLAS regime, which govern their design and construction. The steps are machined from hardwood and measure no more than 400 mm 115 mm 25 mm (15.75 in 4.53 in 0.98 in); they are threaded into two sets of manila ropes with a minimum diameter of 18 mm (0.71 in) and bound to the ropes at 310 mm (12 in) (+/- 5 mm, 0.20 in) apart.