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2. Jacob's ladder (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   A pilot ladder has specific regulations on step size, spacing and the use of spreaders. It is the use of spreaders (long treads that extend well past the vertical ropes) in a pilot ladder that distinguishes it from a Jacob's ladder. When not being used, the ladder is stowed away, usually rolled up, rather than left hanging.

3. Pilot ladder - Wikipedia

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   A pilot ladder is a highly specialized form of rope ladder, typically used on board cargo vessels [1] for the purposes of embarking and disembarking pilots. The design and construction of the ladders is tightly specified [2] by international regulation under the SOLAS regime. Pilot ladders and other boarding arrangements must be carefully ...

4. Accommodation ladder - Wikipedia

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   The ladder has handrails on both sides for safety. Accommodation ladders are constructed in such a way that the steps are horizontal whatever the angle of inclination of the ladder. The lower end the ladder/lower platform is based on a roll to compensate for the motion of the ship in relation to the quay.

5. Ladder - Wikipedia

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   Step ladders have flat steps and a hinged back. Swim ladder, a ladder used by swimmers to get out of the water, often on boats. Telescoping ladder, commonly used to refer to a hybrid between a step ladder and an extension ladder with 360-degree hinges; has three parts and can be taken apart to form two step ladders; e.g. Little Giant.

6. Werner Co. - Wikipedia

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   Werner Co. is a privately owned company involved with the manufacturing and distribution of aluminum and fiberglass ladders, light duty construction equipment, fall protection equipment, and similar products. Werner Co. is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.

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