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COMAR Ladder Maintenance Best Practices. All COMAR ladders are USCG, SOLAS, and ABS approved and exceed ISO testing standards. Ladders are manufactured using high quality materials including synthetic molded steps, galvanized steel frames, patented COMAR wedge assemblies, chemically bonded tread surfaces, and custom Samson rope rated to approximately 14,000 pound working load. Ladders should be inspected before each use. When not in use, store in a dry, well ventilated location, preferably covered and off the ground. When moving a ladder, roll it and lift using the side ropes only. Never lift by the spreaders. Ladders must be secured using strong attachment points and shackles rated at least equal to the ladder rope strength. Retrieval lines must be attached to side ropes below the lowest spreader, never to the spreader itself. Steps and spreaders must remain clean, free of oils or grease, and must not be painted. Replacement parts are available. Pilot ladders are limited to two replacement steps and one replacement spreader. COMAR Ladder 30 Month Testing: Pilot ladders must be returned every 30 months per ISO 799-1:2019. Debarkation ladders must be returned every 30 months per ISO 5489:2024. If damage such as bent steps, worn rope, or exposed internal structure is observed, contact Coast Marine and Industrial Supply for repair or replacement. Coast Marine and Industrial Supply, 1480 Bancroft Avenue, San Francisco, California. Phone 415 673 1923.
American Bureau of Shipping Product Type Approval Certificate for Coast Marine and Industrial Supply Inc. Certificate Number 24-0032746-PDA. Issued July 3, 2024. Expires July 2, 2029. Covers COMAR Mark I Pilot Ladder, Debarkation Ladder, and Workboat Ladder. Approved for marine and offshore applications. Includes product design assessment and manufacturing assessment certifications. Maximum ladder lengths include approximately 160 feet for pilot ladders, 320 feet for debarkation ladders, and 250 feet for workboat ladders.
United States Coast Guard Certificate of Approval for COMAR Mark I Pilot Ladder. Approval number 163.003/4/2. Expires January 13, 2031. Ladder is constructed with reinforced polyurethane steps and spreaders, and high strength polyester jacketed safety core rope using COMAR wedge assemblies. Maximum ladder length is approximately 160 feet with standard step spacing. Meets applicable standards including IMO Resolution A.1045(27), LSA Code, 46 CFR 163.003, and ISO 799-1:2019. Manufacturing inspections are overseen by the American Bureau of Shipping.
United States Coast Guard Certificate of Approval for COMAR Mark I Pilot Ladder. Approval number 163.003/4/2. Expires January 13, 2031. Ladder is constructed with reinforced polyurethane steps and spreaders, and high strength polyester jacketed safety core rope using COMAR wedge assemblies. Maximum ladder length is approximately 160 feet with standard step spacing. Meets applicable standards including IMO Resolution A.1045(27), LSA Code, 46 CFR 163.003, and ISO 799-1:2019. Manufacturing inspections are overseen by the American Bureau of Shipping.
Submarine ladder certification is covered under the same United States Coast Guard approval as the COMAR Mark I Pilot Ladder. Refer to the Pilot Ladder Certificate of Approval for full certification details, specifications, and compliance standards.
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Ladders

COMAR / Mark / 1 Pilot Ladder

COMAR Pilot Ladder

United States Coast Guard & SOLAS Approved
Custom manufacturer certificate included with purchase
Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate issued by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Complies with the following International Standards:
• International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, 2017 Edition, Chapter VI, Section 6.1.6
• 2024 Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (Consolidated Edition 2020),
Chapter V Regulation 23 and Resolution A.1045 (27), Resolution MSC.308(88), Chapter V, Regulation 23
• ISO 799-1:2019 (E) Ship and marine technology – Pilot ladders
• ISO 5489:2008/2024 (E) Ship and marine technology – Debarkation ladders

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    Features

  • 12-1/4 inch Step Spacing
  • Internal Peripheral Tubular Reinforcement
  • Buoyant High Impact Elastomer, Especially Formulated
  • Ultraviolet-resistant, Safety Orange Color Impregnated Highly Visible, No Painting Required, Easy Cleaning
  • Resists Fractures & Parting Under Severe Conditions
  • Chemically Bonded Non-Slip Abrasive Grit Tread Surface
  • Wind Resistant Spreaders With Hand Holes
  • Overall Step Size: 20" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/8" (508 x 115 x 28mm)
  • Spreader Step Batten: 5'10" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/8" (1.8m x 115mm x 28mm)
  • Distance Between Spreaders: 10' (3m)
  • Distance Between Steps: 12-1/4" (310mm)
  • Up to 160 ft
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Ladders

COMAR / Debarkation /
Embarkation Ladder /
Workboat Ladder

COMAR Debarkation Ladder

United States Coast Guard & SOLAS Approved
Custom manufacturer certificate included with purchase
Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate issued by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Complies with the following International Standards:
• International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, 2017 Edition, Chapter VI, Section 6.1.6
• 2024 Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (Consolidated Edition 2020),
Chapter V Regulation 23 and Resolution A.1045 (27), Resolution MSC.308(88), Chapter V, Regulation 23
• ISO 799-1:2019 (E) Ship and marine technology – Pilot ladders
• ISO 5489:2008/2024 (E) Ship and marine technology – Debarkation ladders

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    Features

  • Replaces obsolete old style "Jacob's" Ladder
  • 12-1/4" inch Step Spacing, (+/-) 1/4 inch
  • Steps are secured to side ropes using stainless steel fasteners and patented COMAR Wedge Assembly
  • Uses Debarkation Ladder steps
  • Rope: 2-1/4" circ. (3/4" dia.) 3-strand soft feel polyester ropes over a core of color that contrasts with the ultra strong ropes to eliminate bounce and act as an early warning of wear (14,310lbs Min Breaking Strength)
  • Step: Buoyant high impact elastomer ultraviolet resistant safety impregnated, has internal tubular and patented internal collar reinforcement. Top of step has 1/8" raised diamond surface approx 3-3/4" x 14" coated with non-skid abrasive grit and set back from the edges to eliminate cutting of the hands while rigging the ladder on deck.
  • Eliminates marline seizings (whippings)
  • Exceeds 2,000lb required test load by 100%
  • Half the weight of a chain ladder, rolls easily for stowage, no metal ends to chip paint on deck or hull
  • Available in standard lengths up to 320 ft, and longer lengths by special order
  • Overall Step Size: 20" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/8" (508 x 115 x 28mm)
  • Distance Between Steps: 15" or 16" (381 or 406mm)
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Ladders

COMAR / Submarine Ladder

COMAR Submarine Ladder

United States Coast Guard & SOLAS Approved
Custom manufacturer certificate included with purchase
Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate issued by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Complies with the following International Standards:
• International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, 2017 Edition, Chapter VI, Section 6.1.6
• 2024 Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (Consolidated Edition 2020),
Chapter V Regulation 23 and Resolution A.1045 (27), Resolution MSC.308(88), Chapter V, Regulation 23
• ISO 799-1:2019 (E) Ship and marine technology – Pilot ladders
• ISO 5489:2008/2024 (E) Ship and marine technology – Debarkation ladders

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    Features

  • 12-1/4 inch Step Spacing
  • 14 steps at 14 ft. 7 inches
  • 4 St/St thimbles spliced above top step with 2 master links
  • 2 St/St thimbles spliced below bottom step
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