Marine Winches & Towing Systems — Mooring, Towing & Tugger Winches
Classification-approved mooring winches, towing winches, tugger winches, and shark jaw/towing pin systems. Hydraulic and electric drive. CCS/BV/ABS/DNV type-approved.
Looking for Class-Approved Mooring or Towing Winches at Competitive Pricing?
Winch procurement for newbuilds and retrofits requires matching pull force, drum capacity, brake holding load, and class certification to the vessel’s mooring analysis — and doing it within the yard’s tight delivery schedule. hicool supplies 13 configurations of mooring winches, towing winches, and tugger winches from proven Chinese manufacturers, with CCS/BV/ABS type approval and typical delivery of 35–60 days.
Marine Winches — Mooring, Towing & Tugger, Class-Approved
Our winch catalogue covers three functional categories: mooring winches for vessel berthing operations, towing winches for tug and offshore towing duty, and tugger winches for general deck cargo and equipment handling. Pull forces range from 50 kN to 500 kN across electric and hydraulic drive configurations. All units are designed per classification society rules and can be supplied with the manufacturer’s CCS, BV, ABS, DNV, LR, NK, KR, RINA or RS certificates.
Mooring winches are available in split-drum (warping head + storage drum), single-drum, and double-drum configurations with automatic tension control (constant tension) as an option. Towing winches feature high-capacity storage drums, cascade systems for even rope spooling, and emergency quick-release mechanisms. Tugger winches are compact, high-speed units designed for versatile deck operations.
Construction uses welded steel frames with marine-grade paint systems (primer + intermediate + topcoat, 320 µm DFT minimum). Brakes are rated to class rules with minimum 80% MBL holding capacity. All electrical components are marine-certified for the applicable hazardous area classification where required.
Key Specifications
CCS
BV
ABS
- Pull Force Range — 50 kN to 500 kN (rated first layer)
- Rope Speed — 10–15 m/min (mooring); 0–12 m/min variable (towing)
- Drive Type — Electric (AC motor + planetary/worm gear) or Hydraulic
- Drum Capacity — Sized to vessel mooring arrangement (up to 1,000 m wire or 800 m synthetic)
- Brake — Band brake or disc brake, ≥80% MBL holding per class rules
- Control — Local + remote; auto-tension (constant tension) optional on mooring winches
- Paint System — Marine epoxy primer + polyurethane topcoat, ≥320 µm DFT
- Certifications — Type approval + unit certificate from specified class society
Product Range Overview
| Type | Pull Force (kN) | Drive Options | Typical Vessel | FOB Range (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Drum Mooring | 50–200 | Electric / Hydraulic | Cargo, container | 8,000–35,000 |
| Split-Drum Mooring | 100–300 | Electric / Hydraulic | Bulk, tanker | 15,000–55,000 |
| Auto-Tension Mooring | 150–400 | Electric / Hydraulic | Tanker, LNG, FPSO | 25,000–80,000 |
| Towing Winch | 200–500 | Hydraulic (primary) | Tug, AHTS, salvage | 35,000–120,000 |
| Tugger Winch | 50–150 | Electric / Hydraulic | OSV, cargo, multi-purpose | 8,000–30,000 |
Mooring Winch vs Towing Winch — Key Differences
| Feature | Mooring Winch | Towing Winch |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Hold vessel at berth | Tow vessels/objects |
| Duty Cycle | Low speed, long hold | High load, continuous operation |
| Drum Design | Storage + warping head | High-capacity, cascade spooling |
| Emergency Release | Optional | Mandatory quick-release |
| Speed Control | Fixed or auto-tension | Infinitely variable (hydraulic) |
| Typical Drive | Electric or hydraulic | Hydraulic preferred |
Rule of thumb: Mooring winches for berthing operations where holding load and auto-tension matter. Towing winches for tugs and AHTS vessels where variable speed, high continuous load, and emergency release are essential.
Common Applications
- Newbuild mooring winch sets for bulk carriers, tankers, and container vessels
- Towing winches for harbour tugs, ocean-going tugs, and AHTS vessels
- Tugger winches for offshore support vessels and multi-purpose cargo ships
- Drydock replacement of aging mooring winches with class-renewed certification
- Auto-tension mooring systems for LNG terminals and FPSO operations
Recent Supply Example
A shipyard in Vietnam ordered a complete mooring winch package for two 64,000 DWT bulk carriers: 4 × split-drum mooring winches (200 kN) + 2 × single-drum winches (100 kN) per vessel. All units supplied with CCS certification and bridge remote control. Delivered FOB Nantong within 55 days at an average of USD 28,000 per winch. Total project value: ~USD 336,000 (2 vessels).
Why Source Through hicool?
- Direct factory pricing — typically 30–50% below European equivalents
- Class certificates held by the manufacturer: CCS, BV, ABS, DNV, LR, NK, KR, RINA or RS
- Complete documentation: type approval certs, load test reports, GA/foundation drawings, electrical schematics
- Express delivery: 35–45 days (standard mooring); 50–70 days (towing/custom)
- After-sales: spare brake linings, motor assemblies, control panels available ex-stock
Browse Winches & Towing Products
| Product | Rated Load | Power | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5T Electric Marine Winch | 1.5 T (15 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 100 kN Pneumatic Marine Winch | 100 kN (10 T) | — | — | View → |
| 100T Triplex Shark Jaw | 100 T (1000 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 25T Electric Positioning Winch | 25 T (250 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 3T Hose Messenger Line Winch | 3 T (30 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 3T Hydraulic Trawler Winch | 3 T (30 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 4T Electric Marine Winch | 4 T (40 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 50 kN Hydraulic Marine Winch | 50 kN (5 T) | — | — | View → |
| 50T Fork-Type Shark Jaw | 50 T (500 kN) | — | — | View → |
| 5T Pneumatic Marine Winch | 5 T (50 kN) | — | — | View → |
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Model Comparison — 13 Models
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| Model | SKU | Type | Drive | Rated Load | Line Speed | Application | Classification | HS Code | Operation | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5T Electric Marine Winch | HC-170502-001 | Electric Winch | Electric | 1.5 T (15 kN) | 8–12 m/min | Hoisting / Mooring | CCS / BV | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 100 kN Pneumatic Marine Winch | HC-170502-011 | Air Winch | Pneumatic | 100 kN (10 T) | 8–15 m/min | Hazardous Area / Heavy Duty | CCS / BV / ABS / DNV | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 100T Triplex Shark Jaw | HC-170504-002 | Triplex Shark Jaw | — | 100 T (1000 kN) | — | — | CCS / BV / ABS / DNV / LR | 8425.31 | Hydraulic (Remote) | Fabricated Steel | |
| 25T Electric Positioning Winch | HC-170502-009 | Positioning Winch | Electric | 25 T (250 kN) | 6–10 m/min | Vessel Positioning / Heavy Mooring | CCS / BV / ABS / DNV | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 3T Hose Messenger Line Winch | HC-170502-002 | Messenger Winch | Electric | 3 T (30 kN) | 10–15 m/min | Hose Handling / Tanker Operations | CCS / BV / ABS | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 3T Hydraulic Trawler Winch | HC-170502-003 | Trawler Winch | Hydraulic | 3 T (30 kN) | 15–25 m/min | Trawling / Fishing | CCS / BV | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 4T Electric Marine Winch | HC-170502-004 | Electric Winch | Electric | 4 T (40 kN) | 10–15 m/min | Hoisting / Mooring / Deck Operations | CCS / BV / ABS | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 50 kN Hydraulic Marine Winch | HC-170502-010 | Hydraulic Winch | Hydraulic | 50 kN (5 T) | 10–20 m/min | General Deck Operations | CCS / BV / ABS | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 50T Fork-Type Shark Jaw | HC-170504-001 | Fork Shark Jaw | — | 50 T (500 kN) | — | — | CCS / BV / ABS / DNV | 8425.31 | Hydraulic / Manual | Forged Steel | |
| 5T Pneumatic Marine Winch | HC-170502-005 | Air Winch | Pneumatic | 5 T (50 kN) | 8–12 m/min | Hazardous Area / Tanker Operations | CCS / BV / ABS / DNV | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 7.5T Diesel Marine Winch | HC-170502-007 | Diesel Winch | Diesel | 7.5 T (75 kN) | 12–18 m/min | Fishing / Offshore Support | CCS / BV | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 7.5T Manual Marine Winch | HC-170502-008 | Manual Winch | Manual (Hand Crank) | 7.5 T (75 kN) | Manual | Emergency / Backup | CCS | 8425.31 | — | — | |
| 7T Diesel Marine Winch | HC-170502-006 | Diesel Winch | Diesel | 7 T (70 kN) | 12–18 m/min | Fishing / General Purpose | CCS / BV | 8425.31 | — | — |
Winch & Towing Selection Guide
Define Operation Type
Mooring: SWL based on vessel DWT and mooring arrangement. Towing: SWL based on bollard pull. Tugger: general utility, smaller capacity. Provide vessel GA for SWL calculation.
Drum Configuration
Mooring: single drum (standard) or double drum (high/low speed). Towing: waterfall (continuous payout) or split drum. Constant tension option for dynamic positioning support.
Shark Jaw + Towing Pin
Required for AHTS towing operations. SWL must match towing winch. Hydraulic quick-release mandatory (OCIMF MEG4). Specify if integral or separate foundation.
Package or Individual
Ordering winch + shark jaw + HPU as a package ensures system compatibility and single-source responsibility. We design the integrated HPU sizing.
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