Mooring Winch
medium
Winch for vessel mooring operations; split drum, auto-tension, constant-tension types.
Known Models (32)
Adria Winch AW-EMW-200 Electric Mooring Winch
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 400
wire_diameter_mm: 36
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor brush wear
- • Gearbox oil contamination
- • Brake adjustment drift
Service: Replace motor brushes at 5000 hours; use synthetic gearbox oil.
Spares: Adria Winch: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Adria Winch AW-HMW-300 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 600
wire_diameter_mm: 42
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic hose chafing
- • Drum seal extrusion
- • Brake disc cracking
Service: Route hydraulic hoses clear of moving parts; NDT brake disc at dry-dock.
Spares: Adria Winch: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Brattvaag BV-MW-SD200 Split Drum Mooring Winch
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 400
wire_diameter_mm: 36
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Drum seal failure
- • Wire rope fatigue
- • Brake band glazing
Service: Replace drum seals at 6000 hours.
Spares: Brattvaag: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Brattvaag BV-MW-CT300 Constant Tension
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 600
constant_tension: True
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Accumulator bladder failure
- • Hydraulic motor cavitation
- • PLC communication error
Service: Replace accumulator bladders every 4 years; check PLC battery annually.
Spares: Brattvaag: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Brattvaag BV-MW-Combined 250
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 500
combined_towing: True
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Towing drum bearing failure
- • Clutch engagement issues
- • Wire fairlead wear
Service: Inspect towing drum bearings every 2000 hours.
Spares: Brattvaag: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Coastal Marine Equipment / CME (China) CME Mooring Winch
Pull 100-400 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch
size_range: ['CME-MW-100', 'CME-MW-200', 'CME-MW-300', 'CME-MW-400']
power_range_kw: [25, 200]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 2000
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast/welded steel, split drum, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Band brake lining quality inconsistency
- • Gear quality varies
- • Motor insulation issues in humid climates
Service: More frequent inspection intervals recommended than European OEMs.
Spares: CME/Chinese OEMs. Very competitive pricing. Lead time: 2-3 weeks China.
DMT Marine Equipment DMT-HMW-200 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 400
wire_diameter_mm: 36
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic motor internal leakage
- • Wire rope fleet angle error
- • Brake lining delamination
Service: Monitor motor case drain flow; correct fleet angle with fairlead adjustment.
Spares: DMT Marine Equipment: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
DMT Marine Equipment DMT-EMW-250 Electric Mooring Winch
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 500
wire_diameter_mm: 40
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Slip ring brush wear
- • Encoder contamination
- • Drum flange bolt loosening
Service: Replace slip ring brushes at 4000 hours; torque drum flange bolts quarterly.
Spares: DMT Marine Equipment: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
DMT Marine Equipment (South Korea) DMT Mooring Winch
Pull 100-500 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch
size_range: ['DMT-MW-100', 'DMT-MW-200', 'DMT-MW-350', 'DMT-MW-500']
power_range_kw: [25, 250]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast/welded steel, split drum, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Band brake quality varies
- • Casting quality inconsistency
- • Motor/gear housing seal issues
Service: Standard mooring winch maintenance.
Spares: DMT (Busan, Korea). Lead time: 2-4 weeks Korea.
Data Hidrolik DH-HMW-180 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
180 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 360
wire_diameter_mm: 34
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Valve block O-ring failure
- • Drum shaft keyway wear
- • Brake cylinder leak
Service: Replace valve block O-rings at 4000 hours; inspect keyways at dry-dock.
Spares: Data Hidrolik: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Data Hidrolik DH-HMW-300 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 600
wire_diameter_mm: 42
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • HPU pump cavitation
- • Wire drum corrosion
- • Brake pad glazing
Service: Check HPU suction line for air leaks; blast and coat drum interior at dry-dock.
Spares: Data Hidrolik: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Fukushima (Japan) FK Mooring Winch
Pull 100-500 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch
size_range: ['FK-MW-100', 'FK-MW-200', 'FK-MW-300', 'FK-MW-500']
power_range_kw: [25, 250]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1965
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast steel, split drum, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Band brake wear
- • Gear oil leakage
- • Motor bearing failure
Service: Standard Japanese deck machinery maintenance.
Spares: Fukushima Japan. Lead time: 3-5 weeks Asia.
Hatlapa / MAN Energy Solutions (Germany) Type MW Mooring Winch
Pull 100-500 kN, Brake 200-1,000 kN
· Mooring Lines (Wire/Synthetic)
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch (Electric/Hydraulic)
size_range: ['MW-100', 'MW-150', 'MW-250', 'MW-350', 'MW-500']
power_range_kw: [25, 250]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1965
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast/welded steel, split drum, band brake, auto-tension optional
Common Failures:
- • Band brake lining wear
- • Drum clutch adjustment needed after heavy use
- • Electric motor bearing failure from deck exposure
- • Controller relay failures on older models
Service: Band brake inspection every 6 months. Auto-tension calibration annually. Motor insulation test annually. Complete overhaul every 10 years.
Spares: MAN PrimeServ (ehem. Hatlapa). Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
IBERCISA IB-MW-E200 Electric Mooring Winch
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 400
wire_diameter_mm: 36
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor insulation degradation
- • Drum bearing overheating
- • Spooling device jam
Service: Megger motor insulation annually; inspect spooling device monthly.
Spares: IBERCISA: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
IBERCISA IB-MW-E300 Electric Mooring Winch
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 600
wire_diameter_mm: 42
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • VFD fault codes
- • Wire rope crushing
- • Brake disc warping
Service: Log VFD fault codes; inspect wire for crushing damage after heavy weather.
Spares: IBERCISA: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
IBERCISA IB-MW-H400 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
400 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 800
wire_diameter_mm: 48
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • HPU pump shaft seal failure
- • Manifold block cracks
- • Brake heat fade
Service: Replace pump shaft seals at 8000 hours; NDT manifold at dry-dock.
Spares: IBERCISA: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
IHC (Royal IHC) (Netherlands) Marine Mooring Winch (Offshore)
Pull 100-1,000 kN
· Mooring Lines / Steel Wire
type: Heavy-Duty Mooring Winch (Offshore / FPSO)
size_range: ['IHC-MW-100', 'IHC-MW-300', 'IHC-MW-500', 'IHC-MW-1000']
power_range_kw: [50, 500]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Hydraulic / Electric
construction: Heavy-duty welded steel, cascade control, constant tension
Common Failures:
- • Constant tension system valve failure
- • Wire rope drum wear from heavy-duty cycles
- • Hydraulic power unit overheating in tropical climates
- • Brake disc warping from emergency stops
Service: Constant tension system calibration quarterly. Wire rope inspection per API 2D / OCIMF. Hydraulic system maintenance per OEM schedule.
Spares: Royal IHC (Kinderdijk, Netherlands). Lead time: 4-8 weeks. Specialized offshore parts.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Japan) KMW Mooring Winch Series
Pull 100-500 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch
size_range: ['KMW-100', 'KMW-200', 'KMW-300', 'KMW-500']
power_range_kw: [25, 250]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1975
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast steel, split drum, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Band brake wear
- • Drum clutch adjustment
- • Motor insulation degradation
Service: Standard mooring winch maintenance per KHI manual.
Spares: KHI Japan. Lead time: 3-5 weeks Asia.
Kongsberg Maritime MW-SD200 Split Drum Mooring Winch
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 400
wire_diameter_mm: 36
drum_capacity_m: 220
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Drum bearing failure
- • Brake band wear
- • Wire rope birdcaging
Service: Inspect wire for broken wires monthly; grease drum bearings quarterly.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime MW-AT250 Auto-Tension Winch
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 500
wire_diameter_mm: 40
auto_tension: True
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Tension sensor drift
- • Hydraulic accumulator leak
- • PLC fault
Service: Calibrate tension sensors semi-annually; test fail-safe mode quarterly.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime MW-SD350 Split Drum Mooring Winch
350 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 700
wire_diameter_mm: 44
drum_capacity_m: 300
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Clutch slippage
- • Wire fleet angle issues
- • Brake drum distortion
Service: Adjust clutch torque annually; ensure proper fleet angle via fairlead position.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Kongsberg Maritime MW-CT150 Constant Tension Winch
150 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 300
constant_tension: True
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Servo valve contamination
- • Accumulator pre-charge loss
- • Drum seal leak
Service: Use filtered hydraulic oil (NAS 7); check accumulator monthly.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor / Cargotec (Finland/Sweden) Pusnes Mooring Winch Range
Pull 100-600 kN, Brake 200-1,200 kN
· Mooring Lines (Wire/Synthetic)
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch (Electric/Hydraulic)
size_range: ['MW-100', 'MW-200', 'MW-300', 'MW-400', 'MW-600']
power_range_kw: [30, 300]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast/welded steel, split drum, band/disc brake, auto-tension
Common Failures:
- • Band brake lining wear from frequent mooring operations
- • Split drum clutch wear from high-tension holds
- • Auto-tension system control valve failure
- • Hydraulic motor seal leak (hydraulic variants)
- • Wire rope drum groove wear from HMPE/Dyneema lines
Service: Band brake inspection every 6 months. Auto-tension system test before each port call. Drum groove measurement at drydock. Hydraulic oil analysis annually. Wire/line drum capacity check per OCIMF MEG4.
Spares: MacGregor/Cargotec (ehem. Pusnes). Global network. Lead time: 3-6 weeks. Brake linings: keep onboard.
MacGregor Pusnes MHW-E200 Electric Mooring Winch
200 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 400
wire_diameter_mm: 36
drum_capacity_m: 200
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Motor thermal trip
- • Wire spooling issues
- • Brake adjustment needed
Service: Re-spool wire after every 50 operations; adjust brake clearance semi-annually.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes MHW-H300 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
300 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 600
wire_diameter_mm: 42
drum_capacity_m: 280
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic motor seal failure
- • Counterbalance valve malfunction
- • Wire drum scoring
Service: Replace motor seals at 8000 hours; inspect drum surface at dry-dock.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes MHW-Auto 250 Auto-Mooring
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 500
auto_tension: True
wire_diameter_mm: 40
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Tension sensor calibration drift
- • Control software glitch
- • Wire termination fatigue
Service: Software update annually; re-terminate wire eyes every 3 years.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
MacGregor Pusnes MHW-SD400 Split Drum
400 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
· Hydraulic Mooring Winch
brake_capacity_kn: 800
wire_diameter_mm: 48
drum_capacity_m: 350
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Drum flange cracking
- • Brake overheating
- • Clutch wear
Service: NDT drum flanges at dry-dock; inspect brake cooling passages.
Spares: MacGregor Pusnes: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • High brake capacity for secure mooring
- • Large drum capacity for extended wire storage
- • Hydraulic drive for smooth and reliable operation
- • Split drum design for efficient wire handling
- • Suitable for a range of vessel types and sizes
⚠ Cons
- • Potential for drum flange cracking if not properly maintained
- • Brake overheating can occur if cooling passages are clogged
- • Clutch wear may require frequent inspection and replacement
- • Requires regular NDT inspections of drum flanges
- • May require additional cooling systems for high-temperature operations
Typical Vessels:
TankerContainerBulk CarrierOffshore Support Vessel
Certifications:
DNVABSLloyds Register
Decision Guide: Choose if: you require a high-capacity mooring winch with a reliable hydraulic drive and efficient wire handling. Avoid if: you are looking for a winch with a low maintenance requirement or a compact design.
Use Cases: Typically deployed on large vessels that require secure mooring operations, such as tankers, container ships, and bulk carriers, as well as offshore support vessels.
Rapp Marine Group (Norway) Rapp Hydema Mooring Winch
Pull 50-300 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch (Hydraulic)
size_range: ['RH-MW-50', 'RH-MW-100', 'RH-MW-200', 'RH-MW-300']
power_range_kw: [15, 150]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1950
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Hydraulic
construction: Welded steel, hydraulic motor, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic motor seal leakage
- • Band brake wear
- • Hydraulic hose deterioration
Service: Hydraulic system maintenance critical. Oil analysis annually.
Spares: Rapp Marine (Bodø, Norway). Lead time: 3-5 weeks.
Rolls-Royce / Kongsberg Maritime (UK/Norway) Mooring Winch Range
Pull 100-600 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch
size_range: ['RR-MW-100', 'RR-MW-200', 'RR-MW-350', 'RR-MW-500']
power_range_kw: [30, 250]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast/welded steel, split drum, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Band brake wear
- • Drum clutch deterioration
- • Hydraulic motor leak
- • Auto-tension system fault
Service: Standard mooring winch maintenance. OCIMF MEG4 compliance check.
Spares: Kongsberg Maritime. Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
THR Marine THR-MW-E150 Electric Mooring Winch
150 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 300
wire_diameter_mm: 32
drive: electric
Common Failures:
- • Worm gear noise
- • Brake spring fatigue
- • Terminal box corrosion
Service: Protect terminal box from sea spray; replace brake springs at 5000 hours.
Spares: THR Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
THR Marine THR-MW-H250 Hydraulic Mooring Winch
250 kN
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
brake_capacity_kn: 500
wire_diameter_mm: 40
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Proportional valve sticking
- • HPU filter bypass
- • Drum alignment shift
Service: Clean proportional valve spools annually; never bypass HPU filters.
Spares: THR Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Towimor (Poland) Mooring Winch Series
Pull 50-250 kN
· Mooring Lines
type: Single/Double Drum Mooring Winch
size_range: ['TW-MW-50', 'TW-MW-100', 'TW-MW-150', 'TW-MW-250']
power_range_kw: [15, 130]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1960
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric / Hydraulic
construction: Cast/welded steel, split drum, band brake
Common Failures:
- • Band brake wear
- • Gear housing oil leak
- • Motor bearing failure
Service: Standard mooring winch maintenance.
Spares: Towimor (Torun, Poland). Lead time: 2-4 weeks Europe.