Compact Gangways
Having 28 years of experience working in the Marine Industry, Martin identified the need for an easily stored gangway. Along with the MMG team, they designed and constructed a range of these folding aluminium compact gangways. Since the launch in March 2018 the Compact Gangway is now in use across a wide range of industries :
- Fishing Trawlers
- Off Shore Construction
- Pisciculture (Fish Farming)
Types | Compact Gangway | Compact + |
Dimensions | 6.25 metres long 3.20 metres folded 700mm Width 530mm Folded depth | 7.10 metres long 3.70 folded 750mm Width 630mm Folded depth |
Tested Workload | 800 kg | 1600kg |
Manufacture Requirements | ISO 7061:2015 |
Unique Features of the Compact
- Manual folding mechanism for easy storage
- Collapsible handrails
- Adjusts accordingly with the tide
- Gangways can be custom-built to any specific vessel requirements
Compact Gangway Specifications
- The Compact Gangways feature tread plate steps for maximum strength and safety
- Clear width of 0.60 metre between handrails
- Drainage perforation incorporated into steps
- 5 – Bar tread plate grade 5754 H114
- Structural & Marine Aluminum Grades 6082T6 & 5083 HO
Further components/add-ons available:
- A transom swivel can be added to adapt to the rail of the vessel on the outward side, which allows the gangway to adjust with quayside vessel movement
- Gunwale steps which fit the top of the gangway, so as to further improve access from the gangway to the deck.
Standard Bridge Type Gangway also available on request
Type | Dimensions | Loading Capacity
|
Standard Gangway | 2m | 850kg |
3m | 850kg | |
4m | 960kg | |
5m | 1200kg | |
6m | 1440kg | |
7m | 1680kg | |
8m | 1920kg | |
9m | 9260kg | |
10m | 2440kg | |
Welding Standards
ASME 1X:2010, BS EN 9606-1/2, WPQR, EN ISO 15614 standard.
Codes/ Procedures – LLoyds BV, DNV, TUV, MSO.
Examined by TUV Rheinland
PED approved.

Vessel to Vessel Gangway – VTV
Our Vessel to Vessel Gangway is ideal for boats or offshore support vessels. This is the only Gangway of its kind available. It is a major safety solution, using a folding mechanism, which is also ideal for easy storage.
