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N-type (Icemann)

Motion compensated gangway for personnel transfer in extreme cold, operational down to -28°C and in sea states up to 3.5m Hs.

Description

Known as the Icemann, the N-type is a fully motion compensated gangway for personnel transfer in temperatures as low as -28°C, ice and snow, in sea states up to 3.5m Hs. The transfer deck, gangway and operator cabin are covered; main components sit in a heated equipment bay, and insulation and heat tracing keep walkways and railings clear of ice.

Key features

  • Gangway length 32m; footprint 12 x 13m
  • Certification: Lloyd's Register; winterisation DNV-GL OS-A201
  • Vessel larger than 70m

Applications

Personnel transfer in extreme cold, ice and snow from vessels larger than 70m.

Specifications

Compensation3.5m Hs
Minimum operating temperature-28°C
Footprint12 x 13m
Gangway length32m
Vessel requirementLarger than 70m

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