Aluminum Gangways, Engineered to Assemble Fast.
We design and manufacture custom aluminum gangway kits in-house, precision-made to your specifications by our Professional Engineers. Built from marine-grade aluminum with off-the-shelf MakeABridge® components, they arrive ready to install at your waterfront and last for decades with almost no maintenance.
Fast-Assembly Aluminum Gangway Kits
- Our patented MakeABridge® system is weld-free and assembles in less than a day with just 3 people and standard tools
- Lighter and easier to install than steel, with MakeABridge® bridge kits sharing the same proven platform
- Recipient of numerous awards for innovation and design, including the Extrusion Technology Foundation’s Design Competition Award
Cost-Effective Aluminum Gangways
- Easy shipping, with much lower shipping costs than conventional structures
- Includes complete engineering services, eliminating the costly phases of design, customized production and third-party approval
- Resistant to corrosion and extreme weather, built from high-strength marine-grade extruded aluminum alloy to last decades with no maintenance (why aluminum)
Custom Aluminum Gangway Design
- Refined feel with high-quality materials and careful attention to detail
- Integrates well with new constructions and retrofits of existing structures, including aluminum floating docks
- Easy to add architectural finishes such as anodization and powder coating in a variety of colors
Customized features
Our MakeABridge® aluminum gangway kits offer a wide range of options and are precision-made to your specifications by our top-grade professional engineers.
Flat transition plate
Diamond treads
A flat aluminum plate with anti-slip diamond treads comes standard with the roller and rail system and features a frictionless edge to protect decking surface.
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Flat transition plate
Anti-slip strips
A flat aluminum plate with anti-slip extruded strips can be used with the roller and rail system and is available upon request.
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Flat transition plate
Anti-slip coating
A flat aluminum plate with anti-slip durable polyester powder coating can be used with the roller and rail system and is available upon request. Compliant with AAMA 2604-10 & ASTM D3359.
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Curved transition plate
Diamond treads
A curved aluminum plate with anti-slip diamond treads comes standard with the roller and plate system and features a frictionless edge to protect decking surface.
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Curved transition plate
Anti-slip strips
A curved aluminum plate with anti-slip extruded strips can be used with the roller and plate system and is available upon request.
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Curved transition plate
Anti-slip coating
A curved aluminum plate with anti-slip durable polyester powder coating can be used with the roller and plate system and is available upon request. Compliant with AAMA 2604-10 & ASTM D3359.
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Guardrails with midrails
Standard 42″ guardrails
Our natural-finish aluminum guardrails are compliant with U.S. and Canadian bridge codes and standards and feature 2″ (50 mm) midrails installed at mid-height.
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Guardrails with midrails
Custom design
Personalize your guardrails with your own design.
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Structure connection
Roller and plate system
This system allows lateral and vertical movement and is usually needed to link a chain-anchored floating dock to land.
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Structure connection
Flexible connector
This connector allows small vertical movement and is usually required to link a pile-anchored floating dock to the land.
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Structure connection
Roller and rail system
This easy-to-install system is usually used in conjunction with the roller and plate system or flexible connector on the land side. Rails are made of aluminum and wheels are made of UHMW.
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Durable decking materials
Ipe hardwood
- Naturally very resistant to decay, rot and insect attack
- Minimum 40-year lifespan depending on use
- Low maintenance, no treating or sealing required for durability
- Other hardwood options such as ribbed cumaru are available upon request
Durable decking materials
Composite
- Designed to resist rot, warping, and fading
- Minimum 25-year lifespan depending on use
- Anti-slip ribbed surface
- Low maintenance, no treating or sealing required for durability
Durable decking materials
Ribbed aluminum
- Unlimited lifespan with regular cleaning
- High grip ribbed tongue and groove planks
- Maintenance-free – no treatments or sealers required
Handrails
Optional natural-finish aluminum handrails with 2″ (50 mm) hand clearance. Double handrails also available upon request.
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Optional built-in white LED lighting system, white or RGB programmable LED light projector system, or handrail-integrated lighting system.
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Built-in kick plates
Optional aluminum integrated kick plates with clear anodized finish help prevent objects from falling and add a higher level of security.
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See our servicesSpeedy turnaround
We manufacture our aluminum docks and gangways in our own Canadian plant, with no separate supplier in the chain and a large standing inventory that prevents supply-chain delays.
Experienced engineers
MAADI Group has designed, engineered, and manufactured hundreds of aluminum structural projects across North America and internationally. The company is a three-time recipient of the Extrusion Technology Foundation Design Competition Award in the Structural Category, most recently in 2022, recognizing excellence in the innovative use of aluminum structural systems.
Our engineering team has been entrusted with the design of pedestrian bridges, tactical bridge systems, modular structures for military applications, industrial port infrastructure, offshore access systems, and specialized aluminum structures for demanding environments. This broad experience allows us to apply advanced structural engineering principles to waterfront infrastructure and marina developments.
Every gangway is engineered by our in-house Professional Engineers, supported by a Certified Welding Engineer and proprietary Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) developed specifically for structural aluminum applications. The result is a gangway engineered not only for functionality and aesthetics, but also for long-term structural performance, durability, and lifecycle value.
Built to Code. Engineered to Perform.
At MAADI Group, code compliance is the starting point, not the finish line. Our gangway kits are engineered to meet applicable local, regional, national, and international design standards while addressing the unique environmental demands of waterfront infrastructure, gravity loads, wind, and long-term fatigue.
Every project is supported by detailed engineering calculations, structural analysis, and sealed drawings prepared by our in-house Professional Engineers. Where required, designs are also reviewed and stamped by licensed engineering partners within the project's jurisdiction.
Unlike manufacturers that simply supply dock and gangway components, MAADI operates as an engineering-driven organization. Our team includes Professional Engineers, Naval Architects, Certified Welding Engineers, and aluminum structure specialists who understand both the governing design codes and the real-world demands of marine environments.
The result is infrastructure engineered for safety, durability, resilience, and long-term lifecycle performance, not simply minimum code compliance.
Guaranteed quality
Backed by 15-year limited warranty on aluminum against material failure, defects, and corrosion
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Aluminum Gangway FAQs
What is an aluminum gangway?
An aluminum gangway is an inclined access structure that bridges the transition between land and a floating dock, vessel or fixed structure, adjusting to changing water levels while providing safe, stable footing. MAADI Group's aluminum gangways are built from marine-grade extruded aluminum that resists corrosion without coatings, making them ideal for marinas, resorts, ferry terminals and waterfront access points.
How fast can an aluminum gangway kit be installed?
Our patented MakeABridge® aluminum gangway kits assemble in less than a day with just three people and standard tools. Because the kits arrive pre-engineered with off-the-shelf components, there is no on-site welding and no specialized crew required, which keeps installation fast and shipping costs low.
Are your aluminum gangways ADA-compliant?
Yes. MAADI Group engineers aluminum gangways with guardrails and handrails compliant with U.S. and Canadian bridge codes and standards, and configurations can be designed to meet ADA accessibility requirements. Anti-slip transition plates, decking and integrated kick plates add further safety for every user.
What materials and finishes can I choose for an aluminum gangway?
Our aluminum gangway systems can be customized to match the functional, aesthetic, and operational requirements of each project. Decking options include premium Ipe hardwood, composite decking, or ribbed aluminum decking for maximum durability and low maintenance. Transition plates are typically fabricated from anti-slip aluminum diamond tread plate to provide safe access between structures.
Guardrail configurations can include vertical pickets, horizontal mid-rails, cable railing systems, custom architectural infill panels, kick plates, and ADA-compliant handrail arrangements where required. Optional integrated RGBW programmable LED lighting systems can be incorporated directly into the structure to enhance safety, navigation, and nighttime aesthetics.
For architectural finishes, aluminum components can be supplied in mill finish, clear anodized, color anodized, or powder-coated finishes in a wide range of colors and textures. Premium marine environments often benefit from anodized finishes for enhanced durability and long-term appearance retention.
Every gangway is engineered and customized to the specific site conditions, vessel traffic, accessibility requirements, environmental exposure, and architectural vision of the project, ensuring a solution that is both structurally optimized and visually distinctive.
Are aluminum gangways suitable for saltwater?
Yes. Marine-grade aluminum forms a natural protective oxide layer that resists corrosion from saltwater, chemicals and pollution without coatings. This makes our aluminum gangways well-suited to coastal marinas and harbors, where they deliver decades of low-maintenance service.
Can you customize gangway length, finish and decking?
Yes. Every aluminum gangway kit is precision-made to your specifications by our in-house Professional Engineers, with custom lengths, connection systems, decking, finishes and accessories engineered to your site and structure. The kits integrate with new construction or retrofits of existing docks and structures.
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