Gangway News

A tragic marine casualty involving an inspected passenger vessel serves as a critical warning that even routine embarkation equipment can become deadly if it is not properly maintained, inspected, and secured. During a recent passenger disembarkation, the gangway’s connection point on a vessel suffered a catastrophic failure. As a result, the gangway separated from the vessel and fell, causing severe injuries to several passengers and a tragic loss of life. Investigations into similar casualties point to a dangerous lack of gangway inspection…