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Ship Ladders (Gangways)
Securing ladders
Blue Box suction pad
The "Blue Box" suction pad is used to secure the bottom of the accommodation ladder to the ship's side and insures it rests firmly against the ships side in a cost effective, safe and practical manner. This simple, easily stored device can solve many problems associated with high free board vessels and is an added safety device which may help prevent injury to pilots and crew alike.
The Blue Box operates from free supplied deck air at 6-7 Kg/cm2 the unit is made from non ferrous materials therefor is resistant to corrosion, it is light weight at approximately 6 kgs, can be stored easily, is portable and robust. This simple device can solve many problems associated with high free board vessels and is an added safety device which may help prevent injury to pilots and crew alike.