Kongsberg Maritime Escort Towing Winches are built to offer dynamic capabilities in all conditions. Designed for precision in challenging surroundings from heavy-duty towing in extreme weather conditions to quick maneuvers in narrow waterways. 

Key advantages:

• Dynamic escort functions: The winch is will automatically keep the required tension while avoiding slack towline and excessive loads or high tension peaks
• Quick release: Friction clutch disengages in under 3 seconds for responsive operations.
• Flexible drum options: Single, double or split drum designs for operational adaptability.
• Efficient control: Delivered with advanced wheelhouse controls.
• Optional ergonomically combined winch controls: Winch controls combined with the Aquapilot XD thruster control lever is available.

Product features:

The Escort Towing Winches are available with various pre-made configurations or can be tailored to optimized for your Tug’s performance.

• Pulling forces: Adjustable up to 155 tons.
• Rendering forces: Adjustable up to 205 tons.
• Brake holing: Up to 380 tons.
• Suitable for harsh environments: Built to perform in challenging conditions.

Various options for suitable configuration:

• Drum optimized according to rope size and type
  Single drum / Split drum / Double drum configurations available
• Power sources
  Via electric driven hydraulic power unit, with PTO-pumps or with combination of both.
• Driveline 
  Always optimized by force and speed requirements
• Reduced oil spill risk
  Burst-protection sleeves, robust rod seals and physical coverage
• Controls
  Optional combined controls with KM thrusters for captain use
• Anchoring
  Windlass units and chain stoppers available

Auxiliaries to support your purpose:

Capstans and Anchor Capstans

• Standalone solutions
• Chain size: up to 54 mm
• Manual or hydraulic brake
• Chain stoppers options available

Tugger winches

• Additional winches available for rope handling or mooring on board
• Electric and hydraulic drives

Proven performance

Kongsberg Maritime winches have over 80 years of proven track record with operational systems around the world. We offer performance driven products with comprehensive lifecycle services via global service network to enhance your towing operations.