KVSA | hydro gangway

• Client: KVSA
• Date: spring 2014
• Info: movable and adjustable gangway

In December 2013, Venus & De Waard was commissioned by KVSA to design and construct a movable gangway for the cruise terminal in the Port of IJmuiden.

Many cruise ships dock at the IJmondhaven in IJmuiden. Access to the ships pose difficulties, due to steep and non-flexibility walkways. As well, the tides can cause differences in accessibility of the exits.

This hydro gangway solves all of these problems. It can be easily moved to the desired exit of the vessel and the angle can be adjusted. The gangway can also be completely dismantled. This is the first and only gangway of its kind.

This unique construction is suitable for the use of wheelchairs and the physically challenged and was put into use in May 2014.

> RTV Seaport: Maiden call MS Prinsendam (video)
> press release 22 may 2014 (Dutch)
> IJmuider Courant – article 26 may 2014 (Dutch)

Video of the assembly of the gangway: