A type of deck equipment used in ships

Marine anchor winch, as a type of deck equipment, is a device used for anchoring operations when a ship arrives at a dock or port or sets sail after parking; It can be powered by an electric motor, hydraulic pump system, diesel engine, or manpower. The marine electric winch occupies less space on the deck and has a friendly operating environment. The hydraulic anchor winch has a more stable power source, reliable operation, and is easy to maintain. Compared with the electric anchor winch, the space occupied on the deck is larger. Generally, small tonnage ships use electric winches, while large tonnage ships use hydraulic winches for anchoring. Marine electric winches and marine hydraulic winches can be equipped with single or double drum winches, known as single drum winches or double drum winches.
Anchoring is very important for a ship, so it is necessary to choose a suitable anchor winch for the ship. It is difficult to predict changes in the marine environment. In harsh environments, the safe, reliable, and effective operation of marine winches should ensure rapid and safe anchoring when the ship needs it, and keep the ship parked in a safe position.

When it comes to an anchor, it refers to a device typically made of metal, used to connect ships or vessels to a bed in water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or tidal currents. There are different types of anchors to meet different needs, and suitable anchors should be selected to ensure effective, reliable, and safe anchoring operations.
If fiber rope or steel wire rope is used on the ship, the winch used on the ship can be called a marine anchor winch. The rope drum needs to be electrically driven or released to control the lifting of the anchor rod. When the operator releases the rope, the anchor rod will stop underwater. When the operator wraps the rope around the drum, the anchor rod will rise and leave the water to help the ship navigate from the port or dock; If the ship is anchored with a chain, the winch can be called a marine anchor chain winch, and a sprocket is required during the anchoring operation. One or two gypsy wheels are optional. The auxiliary drum on one or both sides of the drum is also optional, and the auxiliary drum is only used for winding ropes, but not for storage. There are various types of marine winches with different configurations to meet different needs, and different anchor winches have different configurations to meet different needs. Therefore, choosing the correct and suitable winch is very important for your ship.