ISO 7061:2015

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7061
Third edition
2015-12-15
Ships and marine technology —
Aluminium shore gangways for
seagoing vessels
Navires et technologie maritime — Planchons en aluminium pour
navires de haute mer
Reference number
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ISO 2015
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Types . 2
3.1 Type A decking gangway . 2
3.2 Type B anti-slip arc steps gangway . 2
4 Definitions . 2
5 Dimensions . 3
6 Materials . 4
7 Design and construction . 4
7.1 General design features . 4
7.2 Design loading . 6
7.3 Factor of safety . 6
7.4 Side stringers . 6
7.5 Cross-members . 6
7.6 Decking . 7
7.7 Steps . 7
7.8 Stanchions . 7
7.9 Handrail and intermediate guides . 7
7.10 Toe-boards . 7
7.11 Roller or wheels . 7
7.12 Securing device attachments . 8
7.13 Lifting lugs . 8
7.14 Anti-slip lugs . 8
7.15 Manufacturing tolerance . 8
7.16 Requirement of surface . 8
8 Quality of manufacture . 8
9 Acceptance tests . 9
9.1 Type test . 9
9.2 Individual test . 9
9.3 Test methods . 9
9.3.1 Lifting . . 9
9.3.2 Initial sag . 9
9.3.3 Deflection under load . 9
10 Inspections .10
11 Marking .10
Bibliography .11
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 7061:2015(E)
Ships and marine technology — Aluminium shore
gangways for seagoing vessels
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for aluminium shore gangways.
This International Standard applies to gangways designed to be carried on board ships, to provide a
lightweight, convenient and safe means of access from ship to shore, for use primarily by the ship’s
crew. These gangways may also be used for access from ship to ship when conditions are favourable.
This International Standard applies to gangways suitable for use horizontally or inclined up to an angle
of 30° from the horizontal. For angles of inclination less than 55°, special consideration of the design of
steps and decking may be necessary.
The gangways to which this International Standard applies are not intended to carry wheeled traffic
such as loaded trolleys.
Users of this International Standard, while observing its requirements, should, at the same time,
ensure compliance with any statutory requirements, rules and regulations, applicable to the
individual ship concerned.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 209, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition
ISO 630-1, Structural steels — Part 1: General technical delivery conditions for hot-rolled products
ISO 1181, Fibre ropes — Manila and sisal — 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes
ISO 1346, Fibre ropes — Polypropylene split film, monofilament and multifilament (PP2) and polypropylene
high-tenacity multifilament (PP3) — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12-strand ropes
ISO 1460, Metallic coatings — Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrous materials — Gravimetric
determination of the mass per unit area
ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles — Specifications and test methods
ISO 2408, Steel wire ropes for general purposes — Minimum requirements
ISO 6361-2, Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheets, strips and plates — Part 2: Mechanical
properties
ISO 6362-2, Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys — Extruded rods/bars, tubes and profiles — Part 2:
Mechanical properties
ISO 8501-1, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Visual
assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates
and of steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings
ISO 10074, Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys — Specification for hard anodic oxidation coatings on
aluminium and its alloys
3 Types
Gangway can be designed into two types: decking plate gangway and anti-slip steps gangway. The
gangway body can be designed as one section, which can also be designed as two sections as required.
3.1 Type A decking gangway
The surface of type A gangway is provided with the decking plate and anti-slip steps, with the maximum
inclination degree of 30° (see Figure 1).
3.2 Type B anti-slip arc steps gangway
This surface is designed directly as anti-slip arc step to position side stringers and support loading,
the lower side of which is equipped with a guard board, with the maximum inclination degree of 55°,
defined as type B gangway.
4 Definitions
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following definitions apply.
4.1 gangway
Bridge structure to allow safe embarkation and disembarkation from ship to shore or access to
another ship.
4.2 side stringer
Longitudinal-strength member of the gangway to which t
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