Manson Engineering designs, manufactures and installs aluminium and steel gangways for marinas, ferry terminals, ports and waterfront infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
Our gangways are designed for safe access between fixed structures and floating pontoons. We offer proven standard designs as well as custom gangway solutions developed around the site, loading, access and architectural requirements of each project.
Manson Engineering designs, manufactures and installs custom wharf structures, boarding systems and marine infrastructure for ports and jetties across New Zealand.
Our capability spans vessel access and boarding systems, fender and berthing structures, gangways, walkways, wharf furniture and associated edge protection systems. Each solution is developed to suit the specific operational, environmental and interface requirements of the project, ensuring safe, reliable performance in challenging marine conditions.
Wharf Solutions
We offer a range of proven wharf structures and marine systems suited to port, terminal and waterfront applications. Where projects have specific operational, structural or interface requirements, our team can develop tailored solutions to suit.
We can deliver:
- Passenger and crew boarding systems
- Terminal interface structures and queuing systems
- Access bridges, gangways, brows, platforms and landings
- Fender components and berthing structures
- Pile guides and vessel restraint systems
- Mooring and interface elements
- Barriers, balustrades and edge protection
- Pedestrian catwalks and maintenance access
- Service support frames and utility structures
- Wharf furniture and ancillary elements
Why choose Manson Engineering?
- Design, engineering, fabrication and installation managed in house
- Standard and custom marina gangway options
- Aluminium and steel fabrication capability
- Practical support for consultants, contractors and project managers
- Proven gangway designs for marine environments
- Low-maintenance material and finish options
- Documentation to support project and consenting requirements
- Standard 10-year warranty
Wharf Structure FAQs
A marina gangway is an access structure that connects a fixed wharf, abutment or land-based structure to a floating pontoon.
Because pontoons move with tides, water levels and wave action, the gangway needs to move while maintaining safe and stable pedestrian access.
Yes. Manson Engineering manufactures standard and custom marina gangways.
Custom gangways can be designed to suit the required dimensions, loads, pontoon movement, access needs, site connections and architectural requirements of the project.
Manson Engineering manufactures gangways using aluminium and steel, depending on the project requirements.
Aluminium is commonly used because it provides a strong, durable and relatively lightweight solution for marine environments. Material, finish and structural requirements are confirmed during the design process.
Yes. Aluminium is well suited to many coastal and marina applications because it is durable, low maintenance and resistant to corrosion.
The full gangway design must still account for the site conditions, loading, fixings, connections and expected exposure.
The fixed end of the gangway connects to the land-based structure, while the lower end uses rollers and guides to accommodate the movement of the floating pontoon.
This allows the gangway to move as the water level changes while controlling sideways movement.
Yes. Manson Engineering can manage gangway projects from design and engineering through to fabrication, delivery and installation.
Keeping these stages within one team helps maintain consistency between the design, manufactured structure and final site installation.
Manson Engineering works with marina owners, port operators, councils, developers, consultants, engineers, architects, main contractors and project managers.
Our team can become involved during early planning or work from an existing design and project specification.
Yes. Gangways can be designed with handrails, side barriers, decking and other features to suit the project requirements.
These details can be developed around public access, safety, appearance, loading and the surrounding marina infrastructure.
Manson Engineering can provide design and engineering support, fabrication documentation, quality records and other project information required for the agreed scope.
The exact documentation package should be confirmed at the start of the project.
Manson marina gangways come with a standard 10-year warranty. The applicable warranty terms and project-specific requirements should be confirmed as part of the quotation and contract documentation.
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