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Anchor handling and towing winches (AHTS)

Towing Winches for anchor handling vessels

Our towing winches for anchor handling vessels are engineered for extreme conditions, offering capacities of over 600 tonnes of direct pull and drum configurations capable of spooling wire rope for deepwater moorings. Designed for superior strength, safety, and operational efficiency, these winches are tailored to meet the specific demands of your vessel and offshore environment.

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Unmatched strength and versatility

Built for high-load anchor handling and towing, our winches seamlessly integrate into the vessel structure, ensuring optimal performance under extreme forces. With customized dimensions and capacities, they are ideal for handling deepwater moorings and demanding offshore operations.

Advanced drive system options

  • Low-Pressure Hydraulic (LP): Preferred for precise and sensitive control, featuring our advanced E26 proportional pressure-compensated valve.
  • AC Electric: A robust and reliable all-electric solution.
  • Permanent Magnet (PM) Electric: Delivers high torque and precise controllability with an energy-efficient design.

Tailored for deepwater moorings

✔ High-capacity towing & anchor handling drum pulls
✔ Wire rope configurations designed for extreme depths
✔ Chain wheels supporting multiple rig chain link sizes
✔ Remote-controlled cable lifter changer for seamless chain adjustments

Enhanced Safety & Efficiency

Complementary secondary and storage winches are available for synthetic fiber ropes, which are increasingly used in deepwater moorings. Additionally, our stern rollers—available in single or twin-drum configurations—support safe working loads of up to 800 tonnes.

Designed for the toughest offshore environments, our towing winches ensure unparalleled strength, safety, and operational efficiency. Whether in deepwater moorings or high-load towing, Kongsberg Maritime’s winches set the standard for reliability and performance.

Built for the toughest conditions. Engineered for the future.

Lifecycle support for your vessel

  • 24/7 Technical support

    Get expert help anytime, anywhere—our global support team is available 24/7 to assist you.

  • Training

    Explore our training programs to build skills, ensure safety, and maximize operational efficiency.

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