Aluminum Shore Gangway with Decking Plate | ISO 7061 Type A for Ship-to-Shore Access

Product Overview

The ISO 7061 Type A aluminium shore gangway is a portable ship access bridge with a decking plate and anti-slip steps. It is carried on board to provide ship-to-shore access primarily for the vessel’s crew and may also be used between ships when conditions are favourable. The Type A walking surface is intended for horizontal service or an inclination of up to 30° from the horizontal; it is not intended for wheeled traffic such as loaded trolleys.

ISO 7061:2024 is the current fourth edition and replaces ISO 7061:2015. The updated edition retains Type A as the decking-plate configuration and revises the inclination wording, test methods, and marking requirements. A one-section or two-section body can be considered according to handling and stowage needs, while final selection should confirm gangway length, ship-side securing, shore-end support, freeboard and tidal range, handrail arrangement, testing scope, and approval requirements.

Quick Specifications

• Product type: Type A decking plate aluminium shore gangway → continuous walking surface with anti-slip steps for ship access.
• Standard edition: ISO 7061:2024 → current fourth edition; ISO 7061:2015 is withdrawn and should only be used when contractually specified.
• Operating inclination: 0° to 30° from the horizontal → Type A selection should remain within the confirmed operating-angle limit.
• Nominal length: 2 m to 9 m in 0.5 m increments, and above 9 m in 1 m increments → actual supplied length and transport arrangement to be confirmed.
• Clear width: 600 mm → compact onboard access width based on the supplied technical data.
• Decking and steps: decking plate with anti-slip steps at 300–400 mm spacing → supports footing when the gangway is inclined.
• Guarding arrangement: handrail not less than 1,000 mm high, two intermediate guides, and stanchions at maximum 1,500 mm intervals → fall-protection geometry to be confirmed on the approved drawing.
• Design basis: 735 N on every step with a safety factor of 2 on the 0.2% proof stress of the aluminium alloy → values to be verified against the selected ISO edition and approval scope.

Main Technical Parameters

Selection & Inquiry Guide

Step 1: Confirm ISO 7061 Type A decking plate gangway and the required standard edition; ISO 7061:2024 is the current edition.

Step 2: Provide required overall length, ship freeboard, expected tidal variation, shore landing level, and maximum operating inclination.

Step 3: Confirm one-section or two-section construction, removable connection design, onboard stowage position, handling method, and available lifting points.

Step 4: Confirm ship-side anti-slip securing part, shore-end roller or wheel arrangement, supporting interface, and any safety-net attachment requirement.

Step 5: Confirm aluminium alloy and temper, welding requirement, anodizing specification, handrail type, rope material or rigid guide option, and marking details.

Step 6: State quantity, vessel type, flag / class / EU MED requirement, inspection and test scope, delivery destination, required delivery time, and drawings or photos if available.

Structure

Aluminium side frames | Cross-members | Decking plate | Anti-slip steps | Stanchions | Handrail and two intermediate guides | Upper anti-slip securing part | Shore-end roller or wheels | Lifting lugs | Optional removable two-section connection

Design, Safety & Manufacturing Advantages

• Type A uses a decking plate with anti-slip steps, giving a continuous walking surface while retaining defined foot-grip points for operation up to the confirmed 30° inclination.
• Side frames act as the main longitudinal strength members, while cross-members support the decking and maintain the gangway width; alloy, section size, weld details, and proof-stress basis should follow the approved design.
• The upper anti-slip securing part should engage the shipboard structure to reduce unintended movement, while the shore-end roller or wheels allow controlled relative movement as landing conditions change.
• Stanchions, the handrail, and two intermediate guides form the side guarding system. Connection security, tensioning, folding or removable features, and storage condition should be checked during inspection.
• One-section construction reduces joint interfaces; a two-section arrangement can improve onboard handling and stowage but requires a positively secured removable connection with verified strength and assembly control.
• Aluminium reduces handling weight compared with comparable steel access structures, while fabrication quality depends on confirmed alloy temper, welding procedure, distortion control, smooth edges, and isolation from dissimilar-metal fittings where required.
• ISO 7061:2024 updates test methods and marking alignment. Load testing, identification, safe-use marking, and documentation should be defined in the inspection and approval plan rather than assumed as standard supply.
• For SOLAS-regulated installations, onboard arrangement, inspection, maintenance, safe-loading restrictions, and supporting wires or fittings should follow flag-state, class, and applicable IMO requirements.

Custom Attributes

• Standard: ISO 7061:2024 → current edition for aluminium shore gangways; the project may specify a legacy edition for replacement work.
• Type: Type A decking plate gangway → for horizontal service or inclination up to 30° from the horizontal.
• Nominal Length: 2–9 m in 0.5 m increments; above 9 m in 1 m increments → confirm actual manufacturing and transport length.
• Clear Width: 600 mm → based on supplied data and subject to approved drawing confirmation.
• Body Configuration: One section / two sections → select according to stowage, handling, and onboard deployment requirements.
• Guard Rail: Handrail plus two intermediate guides → rope or rigid aluminium arrangement to be specified.
• Surface Treatment: Anodic oxidation → coating thickness, colour, and treatment standard to be confirmed.
• Approval Scope: According to project requirement → class, flag, EU MED, testing, and certificate scope must be agreed before quotation.

How It Works

Ship-side securing part engages the vessel support → Shore-end roller or wheels rest on the landing area → Decking plate and anti-slip steps provide the walking route → Side frames and cross-members carry the applied access load → Handrail and intermediate guides provide side protection → Gangway is inspected, recovered, and stowed after use

Applications

Merchant ships | Cargo vessels | Tankers | Bulk carriers | Container ships | Workboats | Newbuilding projects | Replacement shore gangways | Ship-to-ship access in favourable conditions

Certifications & Advantages

Certificates and approvals can be arranged according to the applicable flag-state, classification society, EU marine-equipment, and project requirements. EU MED / EC type approval and class certification are not assumed as standard supply and remain subject to the approved product configuration, testing, notified-body or class involvement, and agreed order scope.

Certification: CCS, NK, BV, ABS, DNV, LR, KR, IRS, RS, RINA, CRS, Makers Test Certificate.

Drawing & Photos

FAQ

Q1: Which ISO 7061 edition should be specified for a new gangway?

A1: ISO 7061:2024 is the current fourth edition and replaces ISO 7061:2015. The 2024 edition should normally be used for new quotations, while a legacy edition should only be retained when required by an existing vessel drawing or contract.

Q2: Can the Type A gangway be used above 30° or for loaded trolleys?

A2: Type A is the decking-plate configuration for horizontal use or an inclination up to 30° from the horizontal. It is not intended for wheeled traffic such as loaded trolleys. A higher operating angle or wheeled load requires a separately selected and approved access arrangement.

Q3: What information is required before quotation?

A3: Provide overall length, freeboard and tidal range, maximum inclination, one- or two-section requirement, ship-side and shore-end support details, stowage arrangement, aluminium alloy, handrail type, surface treatment, test and certificate scope, quantity, destination, delivery time, and an installation drawing or photo.