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A-type

Hexapod-based gangway for personnel transfer in sea states up to 3m Hs, transferring 20 people in under five minutes.

Description

The A-type is a fully motion compensated offshore access system for personnel transfer from a vessel to fixed or floating objects in sea states up to 3m Hs, with no gangway movement during operation. It can transfer 20 people in under five minutes and mobilises within 24 hours (plug and play).

Key features

  • Gangway length 25m; footprint 6.3 x 7.2m; weight 40mt
  • Lloyd's certified; sea fastening DNV approved
  • Power: (E)HPU (20ft) and tool container (20ft)
  • Vessel larger than 55m
  • Add-ons: utilities hoses, modular frame for heights up to 30 metres, slideway, and the Enhanced Performance Module (Aep) extending operation to 3.5m Hs

Applications

Personnel transfer from vessels larger than 55m to fixed or floating offshore structures, such as offshore wind turbines and oil and gas platforms.

Specifications

Compensation3m Hs
Gangway length25m
Footprint6.3 x 7.2m
Weight40mt
Vessel requirementsLarger than 55m
CertificationLloyd's certified. Sea fastening: DNV approved

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