DREWIL ENTERSHIP
PASS
Proven. Auditable. Safe. Supported.
Not because we say it.
Because we can prove it.
Version beta 0.2
Last updated: 05 July 2026
Why PASS was created
PASS (Proven Auditable Safe Supported) was created to increase transparency, build confidence and provide objective evidence behind every important aspect of a pilot ladder.
The idea originated during discussions with our Australian partner, Bay Providors. They explained that introducing a new manufacturer to the market would naturally generate questions from ship chandlers, ship owners, inspectors and other stakeholders who may not yet know Drewil Entership or our products.
The question was simple:
“How can we prove that Drewil delivers exactly what it claims?”
Our answer was PASS.
PASS is an evidence platform designed to demonstrate, rather than simply declare, how our products are designed, manufactured, tested, inspected and continuously improved.
Instead of asking customers to trust our words, we invite them to review the evidence.
Our philosophy
We believe that trust should be built on facts.
Every PASS module explains one important aspect of safety, quality or compliance and, whenever possible, is supported by objective evidence.
Depending on the type of information, evidence is made available through different access levels, ranging from publicly available information to controlled documentation shared only with verified partners or certification bodies.
Our objective is simple:
Not because we say it. Because we can prove it.
Looking beyond Drewil Entership
PASS is not intended to be only a company presentation.
It is a long-term initiative aimed at improving transparency within the pilot ladder industry.
After many years of cooperation with customers, pilots, notified bodies, classification societies and industry experts, we have observed that regulations are sometimes interpreted differently, documentation varies significantly between manufacturers and many important aspects remain difficult to verify.
We believe that greater transparency benefits everyone.
It improves confidence, simplifies verification and ultimately contributes to safer pilot transfers.
For this reason PASS is continuously evolving.
Our long-term ambition is to develop PASS into a recognised industry good practice and, where appropriate, inspire future industry standards.
If better evidence can help make pilot transfers safer, we believe it should become available to everyone.
HOW PASS WORKS
Whenever a question arises about the safety, quality or compliance of a Drewil Entership pilot ladder, PASS provides a direct path to the evidence behind the answer.
Question→PASS Topic→Evidence→Verification→Confidence→Safe Pilot Transfer
One question. One answer. One evidence trail.
PASS ACCESS & STATUS LEGEND
Every PASS module is marked with an access level and a development status, so partners always know what they are looking at.
Open
Visible to everyone. No registration required.
Qualified
Available after registration to qualified industry professionals.
Verified
Available to verified partners, customers and approved organizations.
Restricted
Available only upon approval — certification bodies, inspectors, or under NDA.
Available
Module or evidence completed and published.
In Queue
Evidence is being prepared and will be published in a future PASS update.
Evidence Library
Every PASS module answers one question about the safety, quality or compliance of a Drewil Entership pilot ladder — grouped by Factory, Testing, Compliance, Support, Case Studies and Downloads. Grouping shown below is proposed and pending client confirmation.
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OpenQualifiedVerifiedRestrictedAvailableIn Queue
FACTORY (9)
01 | WHY DREWIL Experience, specialization, DNV-certified process, in-house control. OpenAvailable Read moreEvery ladder we manufacture is built around one objective: to help our partners confidently PASS inspections and safely support every pilot transfer. Proven by
Evidence factory photos, certificates, history, references |
05 | MANILA ROPE First-class Manila rope sourced directly from the Philippines. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreWe use first-class Manila rope sourced directly from the Philippines. We do not buy one special batch for testing and another for daily production. The same quality standard is used in normal production. This helps maintain ladder rigidity, stability and reliable handling throughout pilot transfer. Proven by
Evidence invoice numbers, rope batch photos, test photos |
08 | ALUMINIUM COMPONENTS Clamping elements designed and controlled by Drewil. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreOur aluminium clamping elements are designed and controlled by Drewil. They are part of our own system, not a generic market solution. Proven by
Evidence photos, technical drawing, supplier confirmation |
| 03 | COMPLETE FACTORY TOUR Full manufacturing process from raw materials to finished ladder. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreDrewil Entership controls the full manufacturing process from raw materials to the finished pilot ladder. Proven by
Evidence factory video tour |
| 06 | WOOD Wooden steps machined in our own workshop, controlled sourcing. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreOur wooden steps are manufactured from carefully selected wood, processed in our own woodworking workshop. The wood used for testing reflects the wood used in normal production. Proven by
Evidence wood supplier, production photos, prototype photos |
| 19 | PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCE Long-term employees, stable know-how, specialized skills. OpenIn Queue Read moreQuality is built by people. Many of our employees have worked with Drewil for many years, giving us stable know-how and repeatable production quality. Proven by
Evidence team photo, average years of experience, selected employee examples |
| 04 | FULL IN-HOUSE CONTROL Wood, plastic, aluminium and assembly kept in our own hands. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreFrom materials to final assembly, we keep the process in our own hands. This gives us better control over quality, consistency, delivery time and technical responsibility. Proven by
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| 07 | PLASTIC COMPONENTS Own injection moulding process for consistent quality. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreOur plastic components are produced using our own injection moulding process. This allows consistent quality and repeatability. Proven by
Evidence photos of injection machine, material information, production samples |
| 20 | SUSTAINABILITY AND COST CONTROL Photovoltaic energy, wood-waste heating, direct sourcing. OpenAvailable Read moreWe reduce unnecessary costs through independence and efficient production, not by lowering material quality. Key message: we save costs through smart production — not through weaker materials. Proven by
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TESTING (5)
| 09 | QUALITY CONTROL AT EVERY STAGE Verified throughout production, not only at the end. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreQuality is not checked only at the end. It is verified throughout the production process. Proven by
Evidence quality binder photos, inspection sheets, production-stage photos |
| 12 | ROPE BREAKING TEST Rope failed far above the required value. VerifiedIn Queue Read moreOur tests show that the rope failed far above the required value. This gives additional confidence in the material quality and safety margin. Proven by
Evidence exact value, photo, certificate, test report |
| 10 | TESTING PROCEDURES Based on regulatory requirements and manufacturing experience. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreOur testing is based on regulatory requirements and practical manufacturing experience. We test to confirm that the ladder is not only compliant, but reliable in real operating conditions. Proven by
Evidence test photos, test sheets, measurement results |
| 13 | DEFLECTION AND INCLINATION TESTS 30 degree inclination test, deflection measurement. VerifiedIn Queue Read moreWe verify ladder behaviour under controlled test conditions, including inclination and deflection. Proven by
Evidence test photo, deflection value, report |
| 11 | LOAD TESTING Structure, rope, steps and attachments under demanding conditions. VerifiedIn Queue Read morePilot ladders are safety-critical equipment. Load testing confirms that the ladder structure, rope, steps and attachments perform under demanding conditions. Proven by
Evidence photo/video from test, test result table |
COMPLIANCE (3)
| 14 | DOCUMENTATION BINDER Organized production and quality documentation. RestrictedIn Queue Read moreEvery serious inspection requires documentation. Drewil maintains organized production and quality documentation to support compliance and traceability. Proven by
Evidence binder photos, example document overview |
| 15 | COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW DNV, MED/Wheelmark, SOLAS, IMO, ISO, EU DoC. VerifiedIn Queue Read moreOur ladders are manufactured with reference to applicable maritime safety requirements. Proven by
Evidence certificates, declarations, compliance summary |
| 18 | TRANSPARENCY Supplier documents, invoices, batch and production photos. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreWe believe serious partners deserve serious evidence. When needed, we can show where materials come from, how they are processed and how quality is verified. Key message: we do not ask partners to trust only our words — we provide evidence. Proven by
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SUPPORT (5)
| 02 | WHY THIS PACKAGE EXISTS Ship chandlers sell confidence, not only pilot ladders. OpenAvailable Read moreShip chandlers do not only sell pilot ladders. They sell confidence. Confidence for ship owners. Confidence for customers. Confidence for inspectors. Confidence during every pilot transfer. The purpose of this package is to help Bay Providors answer technical, compliance and inspection-related questions with confidence. |
| 22 | WHAT YOUR COMPANY CAN USE THIS FOR Answers for owners, managers, inspectors, PSC, pilots. OpenAvailable Read moreThis package is prepared to help your company confidently answer questions from ship owners, ship managers, vessel operators, inspectors, Port State Control, pilots and internal purchasing teams. The goal is simple: to make Drewil easy to present, easy to explain and easy to trust. |
| 16 | INSPECTION SUPPORT Partners are not left alone with technical questions. OpenAvailable Read moreOur partners are not left alone when technical questions appear. If a customer, inspector or authority asks questions, Drewil supports its partners with technical explanations and available documentation. Key message: you are not only buying a ladder — you are buying support behind the ladder. Proven by
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| 23 | ASK US YOUR HARDEST QUESTION If your customer or inspector has a difficult question, ask us. OpenAvailable Read moreIf your customer or inspector has a difficult question, ask us. Our role as a manufacturer is not only to deliver the product, but also to support the partner behind it. We are ready to provide technical explanations, documentation and practical support whenever possible. |
| 21 | WHY PARTNERS CHOOSE DREWIL ENTERSHIP A complete support system to sell, explain, defend the product. OpenAvailable Read moreDrewil gives partners more than a product. We provide a complete support system that helps partners sell, explain and defend the product in front of customers and inspectors. Proven by
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CASE STUDIES (1)
| 17 | CASE STUDY: SATURDAY INSPECTION SUPPORT A real case showing commitment outside working hours. VerifiedAvailable Read moreIn one case, an inspector in Australia raised questions outside normal working hours. Drewil supported the customer on Saturday evening and helped clarify the technical issue. This shows the level of commitment we provide when our partners need support. Proven by
Evidence short anonymized case description, date, result, supporting message |
DOWNLOADS (1)
| W-001 | TIMBER PURCHASE INVOICE (planned) Anonymized invoice evidencing timber sourcing and in-house milling. QualifiedIn Queue Read moreWe purchase timber as raw material and machine the wooden steps in our own woodworking workshop. We do not rely on unknown finished steps from outside suppliers. Anonymized invoice not yet uploaded — no download link shown per PASS rule: nothing is marked ‘Available’ without a real file behind it. |
CASE STUDIES — PASS 17
Saturday Inspection Support
In one inspection-related case in Australia, a technical question was raised outside normal working hours. Drewil supported the customer on Saturday evening, helped clarify the issue and provided manufacturer-level technical explanation where possible. This case shows that our partners are not left alone when difficult inspection questions appear. PASS 17 exists to document this type of support and to show that Drewil provides not only the product, but also the technical knowledge behind the product.
Evidence type: anonymized case description
Access level: Verified
Status: Available (narrative) — message/date In Queue
DOWNLOADS — PASS EVIDENCE W-001
Timber Purchase Invoice
We purchase timber as raw material and machine the wooden steps in our own woodworking workshop. We do not rely on unknown finished steps from outside suppliers.
Related modules: PASS 04, PASS 06, PASS 09, PASS 18
Access level (proposed): Qualified
Status: In Queue
Anonymized invoice not yet uploaded — no download link shown. Per PASS rule, nothing is marked “Available” without a real file behind it.
ASK US YOUR HARDEST QUESTION
If your customer or inspector has a difficult question, ask us. Our role as a manufacturer is not only to deliver the product, but also to support the partner behind it. We are ready to provide technical explanations, documentation and practical support whenever possible.
Ask us your hardest question → 