Market overview
The global crew transfer safety system market is worth USD 281 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 635 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. United Kingdom is the largest country market and Motion-compensated gangways is the largest by system segment.
| Scope | Motion-compensated gangways, personnel transfer baskets and boarding systems that allow technicians to move safely between vessels and offshore wind turbines or platforms. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Value 2025 | USD 260 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 281 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 635 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 74.8 installations |
| Volume 2036 | 153 installations |
| Average price 2026 | USD 3,751,000 per installation |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Crew Transfer Safety System market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 281 mn |
| 2027 | USD 305 mn |
| 2028 | USD 331 mn |
| 2029 | USD 359 mn |
| 2030 | USD 389 mn |
| 2031 | USD 422 mn |
| 2032 | USD 458 mn |
| 2033 | USD 497 mn |
| 2034 | USD 539 mn |
| 2035 | USD 585 mn |
| 2036 | USD 635 mn |
Crew Transfer Safety System market segmentation
By system
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion-compensated gangways | 52.0% | 57.6% | USD 146 mn | 9.6% |
| Personnel transfer baskets | 16.0% | 12.2% | USD 45 mn | 5.6% |
| Vessel boarding systems | 20.0% | 20.2% | USD 56 mn | 8.6% |
| Other transfer systems | 12.0% | 10.0% | USD 34 mn | 6.6% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore wind | 52.0% | 66.8% | USD 146 mn | 11.2% |
| Oil and gas | 40.0% | 26.8% | USD 112 mn | 4.2% |
| Other offshore | 8.0% | 6.5% | USD 22 mn | 6.2% |
By motion compensation
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active compensation | 44.0% | 50.0% | USD 124 mn | 9.9% |
| Passive compensation | 36.0% | 31.0% | USD 101 mn | 6.9% |
| Non-compensated | 20.0% | 19.0% | USD 56 mn | 7.9% |
By vessel platform
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew transfer vessels | 40.0% | 36.0% | USD 112 mn | 7.4% |
| Service operation vessels | 38.0% | 41.0% | USD 107 mn | 9.3% |
| Fixed platforms and jackups | 22.0% | 23.0% | USD 62 mn | 9.0% |
By wave height limit
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1.5 m | 24.0% | 20.0% | USD 67 mn | 6.5% |
| 1.5 to 2.5 m | 42.0% | 42.0% | USD 118 mn | 8.5% |
| Above 2.5 m | 34.0% | 38.0% | USD 95 mn | 9.7% |
Top 25 countries for crew transfer safety system by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 82.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | USD 45 mn | 16.0% | USD 95 mn | 7.7% |
| 2 | Germany | USD 34 mn | 12.0% | USD 74 mn | 8.2% |
| 3 | Netherlands | USD 31 mn | 11.0% | USD 68 mn | 8.2% |
| 4 | Denmark | USD 25 mn | 9.0% | USD 53 mn | 7.8% |
| 5 | Norway | USD 25 mn | 9.0% | USD 48 mn | 6.7% |
| 6 | United States | USD 22 mn | 8.0% | USD 68 mn | 11.7% |
| 7 | China | USD 17 mn | 6.0% | USD 43 mn | 9.7% |
| 8 | Taiwan | USD 11 mn | 4.0% | USD 31 mn | 10.7% |
| 9 | France | USD 11 mn | 4.0% | USD 29 mn | 9.8% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 8.4 mn | 3.0% | USD 15 mn | 5.7% |
| 11 | Belgium | USD 7.3 mn | 2.6% | USD 16 mn | 7.9% |
| 12 | Japan | USD 4.6 mn | 1.6% | USD 9.9 mn | 7.9% |
| 13 | South Korea | USD 3.6 mn | 1.3% | USD 7.6 mn | 7.9% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 3.0 mn | 1.1% | USD 7.2 mn | 9.3% |
| 15 | Sweden | USD 2.6 mn | 0.9% | USD 5.5 mn | 7.9% |
| 16 | Ireland | USD 2.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.8 mn | 7.8% |
| 17 | Canada | USD 2.0 mn | 0.7% | USD 4.4 mn | 7.9% |
| 18 | Australia | USD 1.9 mn | 0.7% | USD 4.0 mn | 7.8% |
| 19 | Vietnam | USD 1.7 mn | 0.6% | USD 4.2 mn | 9.3% |
| 20 | Spain | USD 1.6 mn | 0.6% | USD 3.5 mn | 7.9% |
| 21 | Finland | USD 1.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.3 mn | 8.1% |
| 22 | Singapore | USD 1.4 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.5 mn | 9.3% |
| 23 | India | USD 1.4 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.3 mn | 9.2% |
| 24 | Italy | USD 1.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.8 mn | 7.8% |
| 25 | Malaysia | USD 1.2 mn | 0.4% | USD 3.0 mn | 9.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 13 mn | 4.7% | USD 29 mn | 8.3% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Ampelmann
- Uptime International
- Seaonics
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Houlder
- Momac
- Billy Pugh
- MacGregor
- Barge Master
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- SMST Designers & Constructors
- Osbit
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the crew transfer safety system market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by system, by application, by motion compensation, by vessel platform, by wave height limit. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the crew transfer safety system market?
The global crew transfer safety system market is estimated at USD 260 mn in 2025 and USD 281 mn in 2026.
How fast will the crew transfer safety system market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 635 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 354 mn.
Which country is the largest market for crew transfer safety system?
United Kingdom is the largest market by revenue at USD 45 mn in 2026, 16.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 39.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, United States is growing fastest at 11.7% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which crew transfer safety system segment is largest?
In the by system split, Motion-compensated gangways is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading crew transfer safety system companies?
Global leaders include Ampelmann, Uptime International, Seaonics.
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