Safe Marine Access and Loading
Accessing barges has unique challenges, not only because there are so many different kinds of barges, but because each barge has their own deck configurations. There are dry-bulk barges, liquid barges, construction or work barges, barges that act as floating docks, etc. All are unique and pose their own things of which you must pay attention to ensure you don’t get a gangway that ends up damaged, or possibly worse, in the drink.
What type of barge are you trying to access?
- Construction or work barges
- Dry-bulk barge
- Liquid barge
No matter which one you’re accessing, MarinaStep has the solution you need. Select a SG, TG, or SAS gangway to ensure your personnel have safe access onto and off of the vessel.
SafeRack is the #1 Selling Aluminum Gangway in North America, and its barge ladder access solutions have earned the reputation for being safe, durable, and long-lasting in the harshest marine environments.
Whatever your industry, from cement to getting on the barge to remove the hatch covers, to oil and chemical to attach loading and unloading arms, or in a commercial environment requiring ADA compliance, SafeRack has you covered.
Barge Access

SafeRack provides equipment and solutions for safe access and loading in the marine industry.
Barge Access and Loading Products
Marine Fall Protection Equipment
SafeRack is the #1 Selling Gangway in North America
SafeRack’s MarinaStep barge access and ship access gangways are advanced, corrosion-resistant aluminum marine gangways that are designed for code-compliant worker safety, durability, and reliability in marine environments and are built to order to your required length and specifications that are built to last.

Marine gangways are the last thing a worker, crewmember or passenger comes in contact with before stepping onto a vessel, and the first thing they come in contact with when going back to shore. They need to be rugged and dependable, and most importantly, they need to be safe. SafeRack’s aluminum gangways for barge access and ship access deliver precisely that. Advanced, corrosion-resistant aluminum marine gangways are designed for OHSA-compliant worker safety, durability, and reliability in often harsh marine environments. They are built-to-order to your required length and specifications.
Onshore and Nearshore Loading Equipment
Marine Loading and Unloading Systems
A full range of products and services of Fluid Transfer Systems, Hose Handling Systems, Tandem Mooring Systems, Large Bore Flexible Hose Systems, Marine Coupling Systems, and Loading Platforms.

DockReel – A New and Efficient Marine Loading Arm Alternative
Gone are the days of inefficient, heavy, and maintenance-prone marine loading arms. Welcome to the new world where flexibility, lower operating expense, and advanced safety features are at your fingertips. Couple that with local support, available spare parts, and the world leaders in loading and unloading technologies, and you’ve got a solution that will serve you and your customers long into the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all AeroStep platforms meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, ensuring compliance for aircraft maintenance and ground support operations. Features such as enclosed handrails, slip-resistant surfaces, and adjustable height options enhance worker safety.