Marine Access Bridges
Unibridge® Marine Solutions been developed in response to the specific requirements of
island groups and territories, where the movements of cars, buses, trucks and
merchandise are almost exclusively by boat.
It was designed to provide a fast, competitive means of equipping river or seaside sites
with facilities for RORO vessels. The innovative design and fast construction time
combined with the durability and robustness of the Unibridge® Marine system suits most
countries' needs.
1. Dimensions are standardised to give identical mooring procedures for every site,
thereby optimising safety and security while improving the efficiency of operations.
2. This is one of the key components of the system as it provides the access between
RORO vessels and the wharf. The mobile ramp carries the vehicle loads and can
be raised and lowered rapidly using a simple and robust mechanical system. Its
working angle to the horizontal can be up to ± 10 degrees. Piling operations are
relatively straightforward. They take into account the geotechnical characteristics of
the site and the piling equipment available in the region. Unibridge® engineers are
available to help with piling calculations.
3. The jetty is the other key component of Unibridge® Marine solutions. The modular
design allows the jetty to be adapted to individual sites, with spans of up to 45 m
between rows of piles.
4. The terminal building, if necessary, can be a standard precast concrete panel
building, equipped with solar panels and storage batteries to provide electricity for
lighting and administrative support. The enclosed parking area can be constructed
using precast panels for simplicity and ease of construction.
Installation Time
Installation should be able to be completed in 6 to 8 weeks maximum, providing the
geotechnical studies, testing, piling and general site preparation have all been completed
in advance.