Gangway
medium
Telescopic and fixed gangways for offshore and vessel access.
Known Models (5)
Ampelmann Ampelmann A-Type Gangway
28m reach
· Crew Accommodation
· hexapod
reach_m: 28
motion_compensated: True
dof: 6
type: hexapod
Common Failures:
- • Hexapod cylinder leak
- • Motion sensor drift
- • Gangway telescopic section corrosion
Service: Calibrate hexapod weekly; inspect gangway section corrosion protection.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Ampelmann oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Ampelmann Ampelmann E-Type Gangway
23m reach
· Crew Accommodation
reach_m: 23
motion_compensated: True
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Electric actuator overheating
- • Gangway tip vibration
- • Sensor calibration drift
Service: Monitor actuator temperature; recalibrate sensors monthly.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Ampelmann oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Osbit Osbit Evolution Gangway
32m reach
· Crew Accommodation
· modular
reach_m: 32
motion_compensated: True
type: modular
Common Failures:
- • Modular joint wear
- • Locking pin mechanism failure
- • Hydraulic hose burst
Service: Inspect modular joints monthly; replace hydraulic hoses every 4 years.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Osbit oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
SMST SMST Telescopic Gangway TG-30
30m reach
· Crew Accommodation
· telescopic
reach_m: 30
motion_compensated: True
type: telescopic
Common Failures:
- • Telescopic section jamming
- • Motion compensation cylinder leak
- • Gripper pad wear
Service: Lubricate telescope sections daily; replace gripper pads at 50% wear.
Spares: Ersatzteile über SMST oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Uptime International Uptime Access Gangway AG-25
25m reach
· Crew Accommodation
· Motion Compensated Gangway
reach_m: 25
motion_compensated: True
type: walk_to_work
Common Failures:
- • Heave compensation failure
- • Gangway tip misalignment
- • Structural fatigue at root
Service: NDT root section annually; test heave compensation daily.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Uptime International oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • Enhanced safety due to motion compensation
- • Increased efficiency in crew transfer operations
- • Suitable for a variety of sea conditions
- • Compliant with latest regulatory standards for walk-to-work operations
- • Annual NDT root section inspection for maintenance
⚠ Cons
- • Heave compensation failure can lead to operational downtime
- • Gangway tip misalignment can affect safety and efficiency
- • Structural fatigue at the root section can be a long-term concern
- • Requires daily testing of heave compensation
- • Higher maintenance costs due to complex motion compensation system
Typical Vessels:
Offshore Support VesselsWind Farm Support VesselsCrew Transfer Vessels
Certifications:
DNVABS
Decision Guide: Choose if you prioritize crew safety and efficient transfer in walk-to-work operations. Avoid if you are concerned about the complexity and potential downtime of motion compensation systems.
Use Cases: Typically deployed on offshore support vessels, wind farm support vessels, and crew transfer vessels for safe and efficient crew transfer in various sea conditions.