Marine and Maritime Solutions
America's maritime industry faces challenges every day, from mother nature to unique access solutions. Put our team of designers, engineers to work to craft a custom solution for you today. As a Louisiana and Gulf South-based manufacturing company with over 40 years of experience building custom access solutions for the marine and maritime industry, our custom and compliant systems are built on a foundation of expertise and are always focused on your safety.
Proven Maritime Solutions
Key Benefits of our Marine Solutions
From shipyards to offshore platforms, safety and efficiency are everything. Lapeyre Stair’s innovative Alternating Tread Stair and modular access systems provide marine professionals with compact, stable, and code-compliant solutions that outperform traditional ladders in space-limited environments.
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Designed for shipbuilders, engineers, and maintenance crews, our products are trusted throughout the maritime industry, from tugboats and barges to shipyards and dry docks, for their durability, safety, and ease of integration into tight, mission-critical spaces.
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Every Lapeyre stair is engineered, tested, and fabricated in the USA to meet the challenges of corrosive marine environments, rough seas, and round-the-clock operations.
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Virginia Tech conducted a study comparing alternating tread stairs to ship stairs and concluded that alternating tread stairs have a clear comfort and safety advantage over ship stairs.
Incorporating an alternating tread stair into your access solution can save over 50% of the space when compared to standard industrial stairs.
Our galvanized, aluminum, and stainless steel alternating tread stairs offer increased resistant to the elements.
Available in galvanized steel, aluminum, or stainless steel—engineered to resist corrosion, salt spray, and harsh weather for long-lasting reliability at sea.
Proudly designed and built in the U.S., Lapeyre Stair products are trusted by shipbuilders, naval architects, and industrial clients across the globe.
From narrow companionways to elevated catwalks and maintenance platforms, our stairs and crossovers can be tailored to fit any footprint or angle.
Modular design and standardized components simplify integration into new builds or retrofits—saving valuable yard time and reducing welding and fabrication labor.
Engineered for durability with minimal maintenance, Lapeyre’s systems provide decades of service—reducing downtime and total cost of ownership.
Popular Maritime Applications
Maritime Facility Specifications
| Equipment Applications | Ship Stairs and Ladder Alternative, Bridge Access, Tanker Access, Barges, Tug Boats, Dredges, Docks and Platforms |
| Possible Issues | Fixed Ladder Hazards. Corrosive environment, rust, deterioration. Regular machine maintenance that precludes use of ladders. Tight, limited spaces that require creative access solutions. |
| Suggested Maritime and Marine Products and Applications | Industrial Stairs Industrial Crossover Stairs Alternating Tread Equipment Access Stairs Work Platforms |
| Code Compliance | OSHA IBC Commercial IBC Industrial |
| Materials and Finishes | Stainless Steel, Galvanized, Aluminum |
Photos of Marine, Maritime Installations
Customer Care Guarantee
We take pride in our craftsmanship and dedication to quality construction. We stand behind our products from the first consultation through installation. If you have any concerns or questions, contact a customer service expert today.
Marine, Maritime Resources
Maritime Solutions for Any Size
From a single two-step alternating tread stair vessel access application to a complex switchback stair tower, our team of designers and engineers is standing by to create a custom solution to your access problem.
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