Tower Type Gangway

The gangway is a device used at modern large-scale oil terminals to ensure the safe and smooth boarding and disembarking of personnel during vessel operations at the berth. Traditionally, boarding is carried out using the ship's own accommodation ladder.

During the development of oil terminals, especially for modern large-scale terminals with unprotected dolphin-type berths, the quay is not continuous and is at a relatively high elevation. Ships frequently experience rolling and pitching during operations, with considerable amplitude. Due to the large fendering at the berth, the distance from the ship's side to the quay edge is significant. Under such conditions, the ship's own ladder is insufficient to provide safe access between the ship and shore.

Therefore, in modern large-scale oil terminals, to accelerate cargo operations and ensure the safety of personnel boarding and disembarking, gangways are used to replace the ship's accommodation ladders. Along with marine loading arms, gangways have become essential equipment for large-scale vessel operations at oil terminals.

Although gangways serve a relatively simple function, they operate in a complex environment. To adapt to the constantly moving interface between ship and shore and possible unforeseen conditions, their design must carefully consider local hydrological and meteorological data as well as characteristics of the vessels calling at the port. Appropriate operational conditions, structural schemes, and reliable safety measures must be determined to achieve the intended purpose.

Our company designs and manufactures gangways in various types to meet different requirements. The drive mechanisms of the gangway generally adopt mechanical or hydraulic systems. To ensure safe operation of all transmission mechanisms, various safety devices are provided as needed. In addition, based on the characteristics of the cargo handled at the berth, all electrical equipment of the gangway is designed as explosion-proof.