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Boarding Bridge — Seaport Variant vs T-Bridge
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Boarding Bridge — Seaport Variant
by PT Bukaka Teknik Utama — Boarding Bridge Division
Electro-mechanical passenger boarding bridge adapted for seaport terminals, with ship-motion-tracking auto-level and a sealed cabin floor designed for ferry and cruise vessel boarding.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
T-Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Fixed-support boarding bridge that absorbs terminal grade in a long sloping tunnel and delivers a consistently horizontal cab — suited to constrained stand geometries and accessibility-priority operations.
| Cost of ownership | Boarding Bridge — Seaport Variant | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Boarding Bridge — Seaport Variant | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Drive system | Electro-mechanical | None — fixed position |
| Auto-level system | Dual-sensor, dual-circuitry, continuous motion tracking | — |
| Cabin floor alignment | Automatically parallel to ship deck across tidal/draft range | — |
| Front closure | Seals rain and wind at ship interface | — |
| Extension ramp | Bridges residual ship-to-bridge gap, eliminates step hazard | — |
| Optional safety systems | Fire alarm, public address, interior CCTV | — |
| Tunnel finish options | Steel-panel or glass-panel | — |
| Quality standards | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, CE, TKDN | — |
| Bridge type | — | Fixed-support T-configuration (sloping fixed + horizontal telescopic) |
| Telescopic section | — | Always horizontal — level floor at aircraft door connection |
| Elevation system | — | Hydraulic cylinder on telescopic horizontal section |
| Maintenance profile | — | Fewer moving parts vs apron-drive; simplified servicing |
| Environmental rating | — | Suitable for extreme cold, heat, humidity, and high-wind conditions |
| Accessibility | — | Level boarding floor — designed to benefit elderly and reduced-mobility passengers |
| Development origin | — | Mid-1970s (for geometrically constrained stands) |
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