LANDING LADDER
CLIENT: GeoSeaCore and Neptune Marine
LOCATION: Neptune Shipyard, The Netherlands
THE CHALLENGE: To develop GeoSeaCores initial concept of a safe, landing ladder to facilitate personnel transfers between a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and a jack-up barge with the ability to accommodate CTVs (weighing up to 15 tonnes) approaching the ladder, with the flexibility to retract when the barge needed to relocate.
THE SOLUTION:
The concept was developed into a fully engineered, hydraulically operated landing ladder, designed to meet the clients’ operational requirements and in accordance with DNV guidelines. The project covered the complete process, from design and manufacture through to wet testing in the harbour at Killybegs, to ensure that the finished system was ready for deployment. The ladder was also designed for transportation by road to simplify shipping and delivery.
KEY FEATURES:
- Accommodates crew transfer vessels of up to 15 tonnes.
- Hydraulic retraction for barge relocation.
- Designed in accordance with DNV guidelines.
- Wet tested at Killybegs.
- Designed for transportation by road for ease of shipping.
Following the successful deployment of the ladder in 2025, MMG is pleased to announce that Geoseacore Ltd has ordered a second ladder with an increased CTV weight limit, to be installed on their new 1,000-tonne jack-up barge, the NP525.