National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of ISO 7061:2015.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee SME/32, Ships and marine technology - Steering committee.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 December 2015.

Foreword

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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology, Subcommittee SC 1, Lifesaving and fire protection.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 7061:1993), which has been technically revised.

1 Scope

This International Standard specifies requirements for aluminium shore gangways.

This International Standard applies to gangways designed to be carried on board ships, to provide a lightweight, convenient and safe means of access from ship to shore, for use primarily by the ship’s crew. These gangways may also be used for access from ship to ship when conditions are favourable.

This International Standard applies to gangways suitable for use horizontally or inclined up to an angle of 30° from the horizontal. For angles of inclination less than 55°, special consideration of the design of steps and decking may be necessary.

The gangways to which this International Standard applies are not intended to carry wheeled traffic such as loaded trolleys.

Users of this International Standard, while observing its requirements, should, at the same time, ensure compliance with any statutory requirements, rules and regulations, applicable to the individual ship concerned.

2 Normative references

3 Types

3.1 Type A decking gangway

3.2 Type B anti-slip arc steps gangway

4 Definitions

4.1 gangway

4.2 side stringer

4.3 cross-member

4.4 decking

4.5 step

4.6 guard rail

4.7 anti-slip securing parts

4.8 removable connection parts

5 Dimensions

5.1

5.2

6 Materials

7 Design and construction

7.1 General design features

7.2 Design loading

7.3 Factor of safety

7.4 Side stringers

7.5 Cross-members

7.6 Decking

7.7 Steps

7.8 Stanchions

7.9 Handrail and intermediate guides

7.10 Toe-boards

7.11 Roller or wheels

7.12 Securing device attachments

7.13 Lifting lugs

7.14 Anti-slip lugs

7.15 Manufacturing tolerance

7.16 Requirement of surface

8 Quality of manufacture

8.1

8.2

8.3

9 Acceptance tests

9.1 Type test

9.2 Individual test

9.3 Test methods

10 Inspections

10.1

10.2

11 Marking

Bibliography

BS ISO 7061:2015

Ships and marine technology. Aluminium shore gangways for seagoing vessels

Published:

31 Dec 2015

Withdrawn:

15 Oct 2024