The three main causes of damage to Ship Ladders：
1. Ship overload
This kind of damage often occurs in gangways, especially in some old gangways, which often crack at weak points in the structure. Cracks are generally in the length direction of the gangway.
2. Friction
This situation generally occurs in fixed V-shaped and D-shaped fenders. Fenders are mainly damaged by chipping, cracking, and surface abrasion. The main reason for this damage is the excessive friction between the gangway and the ship.
3. Poor anchoring and connection
This situation has occurred in various types of gangways. The gangway has abnormal phenomena such as loosening, displacement, and falling into the sea. The main reason for this phenomenon is the poor technical condition of the bolts or iron chains used to anchor the fenders, or the failure to keep up with maintenance. The anchoring bolts, iron chains, and other metal materials used to fix the fenders corrode rapidly in marine environments and are difficult to replace, resulting in poor fixation of the gangway and seriously affecting the normal use of the fenders.
These are several reasons that require greater preventive measures during the operation of ships. Some of them require proper inspection of the gangway before the ship’s operation, as well as maintenance and repair work. These small details have a significant impact on the ship’s operation.
