A marine gangway is a safe way to access barges and ships. These gangways are commonly made of marine grade aluminum because of the material’s resistance to corrosion. They are used by crew and passengers when embarking and disembarking from ships. These gangways are referred to as stage gangways, barge ship gangways, or vessel stage gangways.

Telescoping retractable marine gangways allow for personnel access of offshore installations, and also support utility transfer lines for cargo, electricity, water, and even fuel.  Telescopic gangways provide access to difficult-to-reach areas on ships and between docks and ships. These telescoping retractable gangways and ramps allow for easy storage without using excess space.