The gangway is a device for the safe and smooth boarding and disembarking of cargo and crew on modern large oil tanker terminals during docking operations. Traditional boarding devices rely on the ship's own gangplank.
According to an expert from the鹤管 manufacturer, during the development of oil tanker terminals, modern large-scale terminals, particularly those with exposed pier-style structures, do not have a completely continuous pier surface and are elevated. This results in frequent and significant rocking and movement of vessels during operations. Additionally, due to the large fender size, the distance between the ship's side and the terminal's shoreline is considerable. This condition poses a challenge for the gangways carried by oil tankers. Therefore, to expedite cargo handling and ensure the safety of personnel boarding and disembarking, replacing the ship's gangway with a boarding ladder is an inevitable choice. The boarding ladder, akin to the loading arm, has become an indispensable large-scale operation device for oil tanker terminals.
