Gangway
From the name we tend to miss-interpret it to be something bad but the other way round it as good way path in a vessel, ships.
The "Gangway" word is derived from an old definition of a gang, which means a going, a voyage, a journey, or a passage. In the 20th century, the gangway was a common word for giving a command and meant "clear the way".
It an access point of a vessel, raised platform, bridge, it enable the embarking and disembarking of passengers, including goods on board a vessel with ramp on RORO (Roll On and Roll Out) vessel. It is made with aluminums, steel, fiberglass, or wood, design into parts like ladders with good steps, hand rails for grip, Safe Working Limit, and numbers of persons to be on the way, to avoid excessive weight that can damage the gangway.
Maintenance
Routine Check regularly the wire, motor, roller etc.
Secure properly the stanchions.
Any damage report to the officer on duty.
Changing of old ropes.
Changing of bad bolts and nuts, shackles.
Rigging properly.
Parts that requires greasing should be attended to.
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