By
Rebecca Gibson |
Las Palmas Cruise Port in Gran Canaria has installed three passenger boarding bridges to make the embarkation and disembarkation process safer, more efficient and more comfortable for cruise guests.
The new bridges were designed, manufactured and preassembled by Spanish company Milán Port Equipment in Almeria, Spain, then transported to the cruise port by sea. One of the bridges measures 140 metres and was installed in the Santa Catalina Naciente, while the other two were placed in the Santa Catalina Poniente area and connected to a fixed, 220-metre-long walkway.
All three bridges feature spacious interiors, clear signage and glass safety panels, as well as ramps and flexible access points to minimise obstacles and improve passenger flow. They can be adjusted in height from two to 14 metres above the quay, ensuring they can be safely connected to any type of cruise ship, including when the tides change.
The bridges are also equipped with triple redundant safety systems, anemometers, surveillance cameras, alarms, fire detection systems and automatic anchoring devices. This ensure they can be safely used throughout the year, including in adverse weather conditions.
In keeping with its commitment to protecting the marine environment, the port studied the local climate conditions to improve energy efficiency and optimise the performance and durability of the bridges.
“With this investment, the cruise terminal managed by Global Ports Holding and SEPCAN reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability and the continuous improvement of the passenger experience, consolidating the Port of Las Palmas as one of the most modern, sustainable and competitive cruise destinations in the Atlantic,” said Las Palmas Cruise Port.