Gangway Safety Net
The Gangway Safety Net is made from polypropylene (PP) and designed to protect crew members, passengers, and visitors from falls during boarding and disembarking on gangway ladders. Its use is mandatory under the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (2006), complying with SOLAS 1974 and Brazilian DPC regulations. Available in multiple dimensions to fit any gangway ladder, the net combines resistance to marine conditions, simple installation, and compliance with major international maritime safety requirements.
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Technical Description
Eurosul’s Gangway Safety Net is manufactured from high-resistance polypropylene, a material proven effective for maritime applications due to its excellent balance of mechanical strength, lightweight, and durability in high-salinity and UV-exposed environments. The 150 x 150 mm mesh with a 10 mm rim rope and 8 mm mesh rope provides sufficient structural rigidity to retain a person in the event of a fall, while allowing water drainage and preventing load buildup on the net.
The use of safety nets on gangway ladders is required by SOLAS and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, and is inspected during Port State Control (PSC) inspections at ports worldwide. The absence or poor condition of the net may result in vessel detention. Eurosul supplies the product in multiple dimensions with a certificate of conformity and technical datasheet to meet the documentary requirements of inspections.
Specifications
Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Rim rope diameter: 10 mm
Mesh rope diameter: 8 mm
Mesh size: 150 x 150 mm
Application: Lateral protection on gangway ladders
Standards: SOLAS 1974 · Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (2006) · Brazilian DPC
Available variants:
| Code | Dimensions | IMPA |
|---|---|---|
| 000372 | 5 x 10 m | 232161 |
| 000371 | 4 x 16 m | 232162 |
| 097208 | 4 x 20 m | 232162 |
| 094605 | 4 x 25 m | 232163 |
| 095205 | 4 x 25 m | 232163 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Its use is required by SOLAS 1974 and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (2006), and is checked during Port State Control inspections at national and international ports.
Variants differ only in dimensions (width x length). Material, mesh size, and technical specifications are identical across all sizes. See the variants table to choose the right size for your gangway.
It is recommended to use the size closest to the required dimensions. Any adaptation must maintain the structural integrity and not compromise the equipment’s certification.
Polypropylene (PP), with a 10 mm diameter rim rope, 8 mm mesh rope, and 150 x 150 mm mesh size.
Yes. Eurosul provides a certificate of conformity and product technical datasheet to meet the requirements of maritime authority and classification society inspections.
