An offshore access apparatus with engagement means

摘要

An access apparatus (2) for enabling transfer of personnel from a seaborne vessel to a platform is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body (6) adapted to be mounted to a deck of a seaborne vessel, a gangway (8) pivotably mounted to the body, and an engagement foot (16) mounted to the gangway and adapted to be brought into engagement with the platform. The engagement foot includes an engagement surface having a plurality of protrusions and/or recesses for engaging corresponding recesses and protrusions on the platform.