Design and installation of large scale automated passenger gate systems for crui Delivered by our UK team. Available in Ireland. Case Study Associated British Ports - Passenger Gates Automated Passenger Boarding Gates for Associated British Ports Design and installation of large scale automated passenger gate systems for cruise terminals. Automated passenger boarding gates at multiple cruise terminals, accommodating variable gangway positions for safe and efficient embarkation. Cruise terminals needed automated gates to handle variable gangway positions safely. Moving thousands of passengers safely between terminal buildings and cruise vessels presents a unique engineering challenge. Unlike fixed transport infrastructure, every vessel arrives in a slightly different position, with gangway heights and boarding locations changing depending on the ship, tidal conditions and berth configuration. The access solution therefore has to adapt to these changing conditions while maintaining a safe, controlled and efficient passenger flow throughout every embarkation and disembarkation. Project Snapshot Client Associated British Ports Location United Kingdom Sector Commercial Offices Region ROI, NI, UK Products Installed Swing Gates The Project Associated British Ports required a solution to an engineering problem specific to cruise terminal operations. When a cruise liner docks, passengers need to board or disembark safely and efficiently, but the position of the ship's gangway varies depending on vessel size, tidal conditions, and the specifics of each docking manoeuvre. Many ports rely on sky bridges that cannot accommodate this variability without complex manual adjustment. The solution needed to be designed and manufactured to accommodate a range of gangway heights and positions, operate reliably in a marine environment, and be installed across multiple port sites in close coordination with port operators and wider project stakeholders. The Solution Associated British Ports required a solution to an interesting engineering problem. When a cruise liner docks at a port there is a requirement for passengers to board or exit the liner both safely and efficiently. Custom engineering solutions Automated systems programming Passenger boarding gates Full project lifecycle support Multi agency project management The Result Electro Automation designed, manufactured, and installed large-scale automated passenger gate systems at multiple Associated British Ports cruise terminal sites. The systems accommodate variable gangway positions, allowing passengers to board and disembark safely and efficiently regardless of the precise docking configuration of each vessel. The automated design removes the need for complex manual adjustment at each arrival, improving both operational efficiency and passenger safety. The project was delivered through close multi-agency coordination with port operators, vessel operators, and the wider project team. Full project lifecycle support was provided from initial design through to commissioning and handover. The completed systems give Associated British Ports a reliable, automated boarding infrastructure that meets the operational demands of a busy cruise terminal environment across multiple locations. Safe, adaptable passenger boarding gates operating across multiple cruise terminals. Associated British Ports now operates automated passenger boarding gates at multiple cruise terminals, providing safe and efficient embarkation regardless of vessel gangway position. Ready To Start Your Project? 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