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Marine Gangways
MarinaStep Marine Gangways by SafeRack
SafeRack is the #1 Selling Gangway in North America
SafeRack’s MarinaStep marine gangways are advanced, corrosion-resistant aluminum designed for code-compliant worker safety, durability, and reliability in marine environments.
- The toughest gangway available – Built for years of reliable operation
- Marine Grade Aluminum – Corrosion-resistant and requires less maintenance
- Precision Built– Proudly made in the USA. Fewer parts and fewer welds result in stronger, longer life, with less maintenance
- Custom Solutions – Many options and sizes are available to suit any application.
- Expedited Delivery – Quick ordering, in-stock parts, and fast delivery
- Standards and Regulations – OSHA compliant and meets OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) standards, as well as Coast Guard, International Maritime Organization (IMO), and ANSI standards
Marine Gangway Products
When you need to get on or off a vessel, you need MarinaStep
MarinaStep offers three specific gangway styles to assure ma-rine users safe access solutions to fit their different, unique sites and operating conditions: the Stage Gangway (SG Series), Truss Gangway (TG Series), and Self-adjusting Stairs (SAS Series). Our advanced corrosion-resistant marine-grade aluminum vessel gangways are designed for OHSA-compliant worker safety, durability, and reliability in marine environments. They are built to order to your required length and specifications. With an entire engineering staff behind them, they’re built to last, too. Constructed of durable aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel, our vessel gangways are available in many sizes, and special-purpose gangways exceeding standard measurements can be designed to your exact specifications.
Self Adjusting Stair Gangway System
MarinaStep’s self-adjusting stairs are built to the highest quality and allow for operating in aggressive angles to provide safe access from ship to shore. This style is a perfect solution to reach both short and intermediate distances, providing a slip-resistance and level step for users along the entire length of the gangway.
Our SAS gangways are built-to-order to your required length and specifications. Constructed of durable aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel, they’re readily available in lengths up to 24′ and up to 5′ in width — and vessel gangways exceeding those dimensions can be designed and built if your application requires it. If you need a level step throughout the entire operational range from 40 degrees below to 45 degrees above horizontal, the SAS gangway is exactly what you need.
Features
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- Level steps… every step – Regardless of the height, each step auto-levels.
- Marine-grade corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Non-slip aggressive stamped stair surface
Power Options
- Lifting Lugs to use with existing crane
- Counterbalanced Springs (size dependent)
- EZ-Lift Pully System (size dependent)
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Pneumatic Cylinders
- Winch System
Truss Gangway System
The Truss Series uses a rugged U-body construction to provide a live load capacity of 750 pounds and can be constructed to accommodate even higher load capacities, allowing for up to 80 feet in length.
Features
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Multiple wheel options
Choose from omnidirectional swivel casters, fixed hard wheels, fixed pneumatic wheels, or a dock roller. Other options can be added to any design as needed.
Configured for your application
Available ship’s ladder or tripod stairs for fixed utilization. Fixed, mobile, or standalone applications.
Variety of sizes
Available up to 80’ span in length and a variety of widths. Special-purpose gangways exceeding those measurements can also be built.
Variety of walk surfaces
Options include a flat ramp with cleated or bare stamped aggressive tread or diamond-stamped or extruded curved tread.
Stage Gangway System
Our rugged construction provides a standard distributed load rating of 750 pounds and can be made-to-order to accommodate even higher load capacities. Additionally, you can choose from multiple walk surfaces to improve your footing when operating at steeper angles, or give a relaxed surface with a gentle slope depending on your specific needs.
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For the stage gangway, the options are identical to the truss gangway with the exception of the allowed length. All-wheel options and walk surfaces are the same.
The Stage Series is the little brother to the Truss Series gangway. It can span up to 20 feet in length and has available widths up to 5 feet.
The SG gangway is our lightest and most maneuverable option available but still has the same strength as its bigger brother. Because it is shorter, it can use smaller components, allowing for the same 750 pounds of support, but it’s easier to handle.
Gangway Feature Overview
Self Adjusting Stair Gangway
MarinaStep’s Self-Adjusting Stairs are built to the highest quality and allow for operating in aggressive angles to provide safe access from ship to shore. This style is a perfect solution to reach both short and intermediate distances, providing a slip-resistance and level step for users along the entire length of the gangway.
Width Range
2′ – 5′
Max Length
20′
Loads
500 lbs
Platform
Required
Operational Angle
No Cleats: 20°
Cleats: 30°
Rotation
Available if attached to a platform
Power Options
- Lifting Lugs for Existing Crane
- Counterbalanced Springs †
- EZ-Lift Pully System †
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Pneumatic Cylinders
- Winch System
† Size-dependent
Walk Surface
SAS Stairs
End Treads
- None
- 70° Ship Ladder
- 45° Access Steps
Vessels
Boat
Ship
Barge
Truss Gangway
The Truss Series uses a rugged U-body construction to provide a live load capacity of 750 pounds and can be constructed to accommodate even higher load capacities, allowing for up to 80 feet in length.
Width Range
2′ – 5′
Max Length
80′
Loads
750 lbs
Platform
Available
Operational Angle
No Cleats: 20°
With cleats: 30°
Curved Treads: 45°
Rotation
Available if attached to a platform
Power Options
If freestanding:
- Manual lift
- Lifting Lugs for Existing Crane
If attached to platform:
- EZ-Lift Pully System †
- Counterbalanced Springs†
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Pneumatic Cylinders
- Winch System
† Size-dependent
Walk Surface
Stamped
Optional Cleats
Bar Grating
Optional Cleats
Curved Treads
End Treads
- None
- A-frame
- L-frame
Vessels
Boat
Ship
Barge
Stage Gangway
The Stage Series allows for up to 20 feet in length, providing a design that offers a lighter and more maneuverable gangway, but made
from the same durable materials as the more robust Truss Series.
Width Range
2′ – 5′
Max Length
20′
Loads
750 lbs
Platform
Available
Operational Angle
No Cleats: 20°
Cleats: 30°
Rotation
Available if attached to a platform
Power Options
If freestanding:
- Manual lift
- Lifting Lugs for Existing Crane
If attached to platform:
- EZ-Lift Pully System †
- Counterbalanced Springs†
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Pneumatic Cylinders
- Winch System
† Size-dependent
Walk Surface
Stamped
Optional Cleats
Bar Grating
Optional Cleats
End Treads
- None
- A-frame
- L-frame
Vessels
Boat
Barge
Product Profile
NYC Ferry is a network of ferry routes in New York City about six routes connecting 21 ferry piers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. MarinaStep ship gangways are designed for high capacity, high volume applications, and services over 28 vessels on an hourly or 30-minute departure schedule.
The ferry service was originally expected to transport 4.5 to 4.6 million passengers annually. Higher-than-expected ridership on NYC Ferry routes caused officials to order new vessels and expand the capacity of existing vessels. In spring 2018, the annual ridership estimates were revised to 9 million, double the original projection, and a further expansion of the NYC Ferry fleet was announced. Despite its crowding, the ferry has generally received positive reviews from passengers.
MarinaStep Marine Gangways by SafeRack
Marine gangways by SafeRack, the #1 Selling Gangway in North America
Why Choose SafeRack?
SafeRack is committed to marine access and loading workplace safety. This is why we manufacture durable and long-lasting safety products for:
Standards and Regulations
SafeRack’s MarinaStep marine gangways, DockReel’s marine loading arms and marine loading hoses and other products are manufactured to meet OSHA and OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) standards, as well as Coast Guard, International Maritime Organization (IMO), and ANSI standards for the product categories.
For more information about Coast Guard and maritime standards:
Coast Guard, OSHA Maritime Standards, International Maritime Organization, SOLAS