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At MMG Ocean, the gangway design process begins with a detailed understanding of the client’s operational requirements and the vessel’s operating environment. To support this, MMG provides a structured self-assessment survey to capture key technical, operational, and regulatory inputs.
Our in-house engineering team then evaluates all relevant constraints and challenges, including vessel type, deck layout, tidal range, motion characteristics, deployment methodology, and applicable safety and certification standards. Based on this assessment, we develop initial concept designs, which progress to detailed engineering and analysis.
A full digital operational model is produced to validate functionality, interfaces, and operating envelopes, and is shared with the client for review and feedback. Following design validation, the system proceeds to prototyping and testing, where performance and safety are verified and refined.
Once the design is approved, MMG Ocean undertakes full fabrication of the bespoke gangway system, followed by installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support to ensure reliable and safe operation throughout its service life.
MMG Ocean provides purpose-designed vessel-to-vessel (VTV) gangway systems engineered to enable safe and efficient transfer of crew and personnel between vessels. These systems are designed to operate reliably under dynamic marine conditions, including vessel motion, tidal variation, and changing sea states, both in port and offshore environments.
MMG Ocean VTV gangways are engineered in accordance with applicable marine classification society rules and international safety standards, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Systems may be configured as manual, semi-automated, or fully automated solutions, depending on operational requirements. Each gangway is custom-designed to accommodate vessel size, deck geometry, interface constraints, and the specific operating profile of the vessels involved, ensuring safe integration and optimal performance in service.
MMG Ocean designs and manufactures custom-engineered pier-to-vessel (PTV) gangways to provide safe, reliable personnel transfer between quays, piers, and vessels operating across a wide range of freeboards. The gangways are engineered for continuous operation in harsh marine environments and are capable of accommodating tidal variation, vessel motion, and changing operational conditions.
MMG Ocean’s patented gangway technology enables the gangway to operate even when the vessel deck level is below the quay wall, extending the operational envelope compared to conventional systems. PTV gangways are available in fixed, adjustable, and mobile configurations and are tailored to specific site conditions, vessel interfaces, and operational requirements.
All systems are designed and manufactured in compliance with relevant international standards, including ISO, DNV, and ABS marine access requirements, as well as applicable Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) guidelines, ensuring dependable and compliant personnel transfer for ports, terminals, and offshore support facilities.
Yes. MMG Ocean supplies gangway systems and access solutions that are suitable for offshore applications, including crew transfer vessels (CTVs), construction vessels, and Jack-up barges supporting offshore wind operations. These systems are designed to withstand rough sea conditions and comply with applicable safety standards, ensuring safe and efficient access offshore.
Our gangways are engineered and built to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) guidelines (including ISO, DNV, ABS) and carry CE marking where applicable. This ensures that all systems are compliant with international safety and quality requirements for marine access equipment.
Absolutely. MMG Ocean specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke gangway systems engineered to meet specific vessel interfaces, pier geometries, and operational constraints. Each gangway is custom-designed to accommodate factors such as extreme tidal variations, variable vessel freeboards, non-standard deck layouts, and site-specific structural limitations.
Customisation options include electric or hydraulic actuation systems, automated deployment and control, and a range of interface and motion-compensation features. These may include rotating platforms, 360-degree wheel or slew connections, and other bespoke mechanical or structural solutions to ensure safe, reliable operation under all expected service conditions.
We offer a range of accessories to enhance safety, adaptability, and usability – including bulwark rail steps, lifting slings, gangway davit arms, rotating platforms, 360-degree wheel trolleys and safety nets. These make the gangway easier to handle, install, and operate in a variety of marine environments.
MMG Ocean gangway systems are engineered to operate safely and compliantly across the full range of anticipated tidal conditions. Systems may be configured for manual, assisted, or fully automated deployment, allowing the gangway to adjust continuously to changing tide heights and vessel freeboard.
Optimal access geometry is maintained through controlled articulation and adjustment, ensuring acceptable gangway gradients and step angles at all operating conditions. MMG Ocean’s proprietary step allows the gangway to operate when the vessel is above and below the quay-wall.
To learn more about our gangway design, fabrication, and additional services, simply get in touch with our team:
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