A marine mooring capstan is installed on ship deck for handling mooring lines to make the vessel approach the port or berth . It can also be install beside the port or berth . Unlike a winch , which stores rope on its drum , a capstan works by providing friction between the warping head and mooring lines .
At Datai Marine , we also supply mooring capstan as an integrated part of the quick release mooring hook units . The quick release mooring hook is a specialized safety device installed on the wharf for ship mooring operations. It is an updated version of the traditional mooring column. Compared with the mooring column, this product features rapid unmooring, reduced labor intensity for workers, and improved labor efficiency, safety and reliability.
Classification of driving types .
Marine capstan comes in different configurations to be suitable for different vessels , our engineers team will design it according the working conditions and requirements to meet different requirements .
At datai marine , we supply the electric mooring capstan , hydraulic mooring capstan and pneumatic mooring capstan . it is suitable for different working environment .According to the structure , it can be horizontal mooring capstan and vertical mooring capstan . Vertical mooring capstan is widely used .
Classification of installation on ship deck
According to the installation method , the marine mooring capstan can be installed above deck and through deck . Pls reference the following pictures .
Applications of mooring capstan
Marine mooring capstan is applicable to multiple fields of maritime industry .
- oil&gas
- bulk mineral & liquid berth
- commercial (RoRo, ferry )
- container terminals .
Key features of marine mooring capstan
- vertical mooring head for mooring line friction pulling
- small deck footprint and easy installation
- reversible direction and automatic brake for improving safety .
- enclosed design for protection from harsh marine environment and mechanical damage
A marine mooring capstan can be supplied for non-hazardous areas or an explosion-proof certified unit . A range of capacities are available to suit all ship sizes and mooring line materials . the capstan are fully enclosed for low maintenance , corrosion protection and reliability .
