Ship Access Gangway

What is a Ship Gangway?

A ship gangway, also known as a ship brow or accommodation ladder, is a passageway that joins a ship’s quarterdeck to the forecastle. Today’s use of ship gangways is for passengers to safely board and exit a ship, as well as for loading and unloading, and repairing ships.

S&S Technical is a provider of ship gangways and ship access systems. We specialize in ship access gangways used by the marine industry to provide access to ships and docks for transportation.

Ship Gangway Benefits

Our custom ship access systems and gangways have earned the reputation for safe, reliable performance in heavy-duty operations in harsh marine environments. We ensure that we provide OSHA complaint ship gangways that are built to ensure workers’ safety. For corrosion and saltwater resistance, we provide our ship gangways using aluminum alloys.

Types of Ship Access Systems:

S&S Technical is committed to workplace safety for barges and ships which is why we supply durable and long-lasting ship access systems and gangways. Some of the types of ship access systems we provide include:

Stage gangways
Truss gangways
Tracking gangways
Portable gangways

Telescoping gangways
Ramps
Marine Accommodation Ladders
Marine Loading Arms

Ship Gangway Features

Custom load capacities for ramps, bridges, and platforms
Custom widths and lengths
Floating, pivot, and track mounting options
Manual, hydraulic or pneumatic controls for telescoping and tracking gangways
Self-leveling treads for gangways and ramps
Pipe handrails that serve as an extra safety measure for operators

Ships That Use Gangways

Commercial Ships, including Cruise Ships
Cargo Vessels
Container Ships
Transport Ships
Naval Ships
Tankers

Our marine products meet or exceed OSHA and OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) standards and can be custom-made to meet more stringent customer requirements.

At S&S Technical, we are committed to providing you with a safe solution for access to your marine vessel and dock. We will work with you to design a ship gangway, ramp or ladder that will meet your exact requirements and will continue to perform well for many years. Contact us to customize your ship access system today!