Telescopic access bridges

For safe and easy transfer of personnel and cargo to and from an offshore structure. Smart design has resulted in lightweight bridges and low power consumption.

Key features:

Varying in length from 4 up to 58 meters
Minimum deck space required
High system speeds
Modular setups
Available for purchase and rent
Fully autonomous operation

SMST offers a range of Telescopic Access Bridges: M, L and XL, varying in length from 13 up to 58 meters. The bridges can be actively or passively motion compensated and are available for purchase or rent. The gangways can be equipped for cargo handling. Safe and efficient transfer of cargo can be done via a lifting winch on the bridge tip, cargo travel system or cargo transporter. The cargo handling options are also available for the rental setups.

Modular Setup

Since all operations and vessels are different, SMST offers flexibility by developing Telescopic Access Bridges consisting of modular components, suitable for all possible operational conditions.

The modular setup of our gangway systems enables setting up a TAB that meets all project-specific requirements. Working on various heights is possible by means of the SMST stacking modules and/or Height Adjustment System.

Features

High workability, significant wave heights up to Hs 4.5m, high system speeds, longer telescopic stroke
Lightweight with minimized footprint
Project-specific workability analysis
Vessel-interfacing engineering
Rental fleet, for short & long durations
Modular setups
Available for purchase or rent
Fully autonomous operation

RANGE	SIZE M Also for rent	SIZE L1 Also for rent	SIZE L2	Size L3	SIZE XL
Length	13-21m	15-25m	20-31m	20-31m	28-58m
Motion control	Active Motion Compensation	Active Motion Compensation	Active Motion Compensation	Active Motion Compensation	Passive Motion Compensation
Vessel type	Various vessels, incl. Walk-to-Work vessels	Accommodation units, Walk-to-Work vessels	Accommodation units, Walk-to-Work vessels	Accommodation units, Walk-to-Work vessels	Accommodation units, work vessels
Application	General support, offshore windfarms	Crew transfer and utilities supply, offshore structures	Crew transfer and utilities supply	Crew transfer, utilities supply, and continuous access to and from platforms	Crew transfer and utilities supply
Mode	Bumper mode	Bumper Mode	Bumper mode/ upgradable with cone mode	Bumper/cone mode	Cone mode
Automation		Optional: Autolanding	Optional: Autolanding	Optional: Autolanding

Cargo handling options
3D Lifting capacity	300kg	1000kg	3000kg	3000kg	n/a
Harbor lifting capacity	n/a	1000kg	6000kg	6000kg	n/a
Cargo transporter	n/a	400kg/800kg	400kg/800kg	400kg/800kg	400kg/800kg

Rental gangways

SMST provides rental gangways for short- and long-term projects for the offshore industry. Our modular design and small footprint ensure a suitable solution for every project.

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The gangways can be equipped for cargo handling. Safe and efficient transfer of cargo can be done via a lifting winch on the bridge tip, cargo travel system or cargo transporter.