Stow-away gangway launched

The system consists of a coaming and ship’s door, a telescopic gangway with side railings that come up automatically when the gangway is extended, a hydraulic unit and control panel.

The unit is powered by the onboard 230V system and is manually controlled through valves placed in vicinity of the gangway. In its locked position, the stiffened steel door is hinged to the coaming and fits tightly against rubber gaskets. It is locked by means of a hydraulic cylinder operating two locking cleats mounted in the coaming.

When the door is lowered and placed on the quay, the gangway has a freefloat function to absorb the tidewater and the swell movements between the ship and the quay. As an option, the gangway is also available with a swing movement of between zero and 90 degrees along the ship’s side.