Developed to make sure the pilot ladder is stabile for the pilot and can safely board and disembark from the ship. By using two vacuum generated spreaders can always secure the ladder firmly regardless the thickness of the paint on the ship, even if the surface is not smooth and has chipped paint. The required pressure range to this device is 1.4 – 4.0 bar, and has holding force at 715 kg. The device complies with the new SOLAS regulations 1045 (27), and Class Lloyd’s certified.