Argostep

A boarding and lifeboat ladder designed with a focus on maritime safety.

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Argostep

A Boarding and Lifeboat Ladder

Easy Handling

Lightweight compared to conventional wooden ladders

Compact Storage

Efficient use of valuable deck space

Long Lifespan

Replaceable parts in high-quality materials

Lightweight

Compact

Durable

Tailored to Your Needs

We manufacture ladders and storage cabinets customized to your specifications. Our flexible solution is available in lengths from 2 to 15 meters.

About Our Ladders

Storage

Our ladders take up minimal space and can be stored in a dedicated cabinet, protected from weather and wind. This prevents unnecessary wear and extends their lifespan while reducing replacement needs.

Modular System

Our design builds on a modular construction with a simple click-connection for each step. This makes maintenance or part replacement easy without special tools or the need to disassemble the entire ladder.

Material Selection

Steps and fastenings are made of high-quality injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic, with straps securely attached to each step. This ensures a combination of lightweight, strength, and durability.

Easy Handling

Argostep is significantly lighter than traditional wooden ladders. The clickable extension poles provide good stabilization, and both assembly and disassembly can be done quickly when needed.

Certifications and Partnerships

Our ladders have undergone extensive testing and received approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority for use on Norwegian ships. Collaboration with shipping companies and maritime organizations has been key to developing a reliable and user-friendly design.

Easy Handling

Argostep is significantly lighter than traditional wooden ladders. The clickable extension poles provide good stabilization, and both assembly and disassembly can be done quickly when needed.

Certifications and Partnerships

Through extensive testing, our ladders have been approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority for use on Norwegian ships. Collaboration with shipping companies and maritime organizations has been crucial to our design and success.

See How Argostep Works

Discover safety and efficiency in use with our illustrative animation.

Innovation from Ålesund

NorthWestCoast was founded by three entrepreneurs from Ålesund. With support from local investors and organizations such as Innovation Norway and Ålesund Municipality, we have developed a ladder that sets new standards for safety and efficiency.

Local Production

Our ladders are proudly produced in Sunnmøre, with components from local suppliers. This ensures high quality and supports the local industry.

Steps and strap fasteners are supplied by Pla-Mek, extensions are produced by Rempro, blocks come from Mesterplast, and the straps are sewn by Sula Bedriftstjeneste before final assembly at Haram Industrier.

Founders

Kristian Bjarne Dyb, Tor Arne Reitan, and Arve Toven.

With over 80 years of combined maritime experience, our team brings deep understanding and passion for improving life at sea. Based in Ålesund, we continue our journey toward innovation and safety.

Customer Feedback

Choose Argostep and become one of our many satisfied customers!

Ro Spirit

Rostein AS

"Easy to install and takes up minimal space. Highly recommended!"


M/S Tindskjær

Tindskjær AS

"We got approved! Very happy with this. Also great for small jobs along the ship's side."


Ronja Vest

Sølvtrans Rederi AS

"Solid quality and well-thought-out design. We are very pleased with the product."

Ro Spirit

Rostein AS

"Easy to install and takes up minimal space. Highly recommended!"

Ronja Vest

Sølvtrans Rederi AS

"Solid quality and well-thought-out design. We are very pleased with the product."

M/S Tindskjær

Tindskjær AS

"We got approved! Very happy with this. Also great for small jobs along the ship's side."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our ladders are approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority in accordance with relevant standards such as ISO 799-1:2019 and SOLAS. This ensures they can be used safely on Norwegian vessels.

The lifespan of a ladder varies depending on usage frequency and maintenance, but with proper care, our ladders can last for many years. The modular design allows you to easily replace worn parts and extend the ladder's overall lifespan.

Delivery time depends on the specifications of the customized solution, but we strive to ensure fast and efficient delivery. We have even delivered on the same day! Contact us for more information on delivery time for your project.

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Founder

Kristian Bjarne Dyb

Founder

Tor Arne Reitan

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