Winch and Handling Systems

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04-05 Trusted Solutions

06-07 MERMAC ROV Winches

08-09 Launch and Recovery Systems

10-11 Moon Pool Handling Systems

12-13 Oceanographic Winches and Handling Systems

14-15 Cormac Stainless Steel Winches

16-17 Special Engineering and Design

18-19 Auxiliary Products and Services

20-21 Rotary Products

22-23 Commissioning, Training, Spares and Service

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Intelligent and Dependable Winch Solutions

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Trusted SolutionsMacArtney winch systems are some of the most advanced solutions available

and have been trusted by customers worldwide for decades. Our constant focus

on improving existing designs and developing new solutions ensures that we

always offer high quality, dependable winch systems for all needs.

We design and supply complete solutions for handling ROVs, towed systems,

corers, ploughs, diving systems and a wide range of other applications for

offshore and underwater use. Our total packages include integrated dynamic

cable systems, slip rings, winches, sheaves, launch and recovery systems and

active heave compensation systems.

All MacArtney systems are designed, engineered, tested and certified to

required customer standards.

Standardised systems and custom designBasing winches on MacArtney standard design reduces delivery time and costs

and standardises spare parts. However, certain applications call for tailor made

systems. MacArtney has supplied individually designed systems to customers

across the globe for applications too specific for standard options, including large

traction systems, unique certification requirements, active heave compensated

systems and high speed systems with heavy safe working loads.

The MacArtney commitmentOur systems are manufactured in Denmark, facilitating coordinated engineering,

design, production, system integration and certification. Our proven systems and

components are backed by an international network of our own subsidiaries for

local access to global support.

As a global supplier, the MacArtney Underwater Technology group designs,

manufactures, sells and services:

• Underwaterelectricalinfrastructuresystems

• Winchandhandlingsystems

• Underwatertelemetrysystems

• Remotetechnologysystems

• Underwaterinstrumentationsystems

• And we provide quality and project management, HSE and innovationISO 9001:2008 QA System

Instruments

Remote Technology

Telemetry

Launch & Recovery

Project Management & Engineering

Infrastructure

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Getting the optimal winch system for a vessel requires exact calculations and

engineering. Our MERMAC R winches are designed to be dependable, offer

high performance and be easy to use. Employed extensively for work class and

inspection ROVs, they are available in various standard sizes and can also be

custom made. They can be stand alone or combined with launch and recovery

systems (LARS) or in moon pool systems (MPHS).

The MERMAC R range is available with MacArtney active heave compensation

(Mac AHC). AHC systems reduce weather-related down time and make

launch and recovery of tethered equipment easier and safer.

Our active heave compensation winches are electrically

driven for immediate response, accurate control

and low noise. With a precise motion reference

unit and advanced algorithms, the winch can

immediately compensate for vessel movement

caused by waves - even in heavy seas.

Precise computer controlA PLC system controls the winch and can interface with other control

systems and functions. An optional Ethernet connection to a vessel or rig

offers remote monitoring, diagnostics, support and even remote control.

• CertifiedtoDNV’sStandardforCertificationno.2.22-LiftingAppliances

• CanbecertifiedaccordingtoILO152,DNV2.7-1or2.7-3

• Highaccelerationandspeed

• Preciseactiveheavecompensation(MacAHC)

• Longserviceandmaintenanceintervals

• Lowinstallationcost

• Paintedtooffshorestandards(typicallayer280µmorNORSOKM-501)

• Reliable,compactdesigns

• Adjustablecablediameter

• Availablefrom10kNSWLandupwards

MERMAC ROV WinchesMacArtney MERMAC R winches are advanced vehicle handling systems that safely control ROV launch, operation and recovery.

3400/34.5-130

2500/32-52

1950/56-240

4500/40-119

ROV and handling system

• Topsidecontrolroomw.ROVcontrolsystem • A-framew.dockingheadandskidforROVwinch • ROVumbilical• Slipring • TMSwithROVtether • ROVw.toolskidandcamerapackage • Terminationandspoolingofcable • Systemintegrationandprojectmanagement • FAT,installation,commissioning,SATandtraining

Entire solution supplied by MacArtney

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Control room equipment

A-frame

Winch

ROV

TMS

Umbilical

Tether

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Our hydraulic driven LARS can be designed as portable systems, compact fixed

systems or as fully integrated winch and handling systems.

Docking mechanisms and turntable designs can be supplied in a range of

standard designs or tailor made to suit the requirements of the application and

the winch. The A-frame can be mounted on a single skid or as separate units as

preferred.Ifthewinchishydraulicdriven,thepowerunitforthewinchcanalso

be used to power the LARS.

AllsystemsaredesignedandbuiltaccordingtoDNV’sStandard

forCertificationno.2.22-LiftingAppliances.

Portable A-frame handling systemsOur compact portable A-frame systems are designed to incorporate

our Cormac and oceanographic winches for efficient handling of

inspection ROVs, side scan sonar, survey equipment, oceanographic

instrumentation and a wide range of other equipment.

They are easy to control and provide the outreach needed for

safe launch and recovery. They can be supplied with or

without a power unit. We also offer other basic over the

side handling systems, including J-frames and davits.

Launch and Recovery SystemsMacArtney launch and recovery systems (LARS) provide reliable and fully controllable deployment, operation and recovery of a wide scope of equipment – from small sonar and oceanographic systems to large work class ROVs.

Container integrated handling system Portable articulating A-frame handling system

Articulating A-frameHorizontal A-frame

Compact A-frame handling systemsMacArtney compact A-frame systems require minimum

deck space. Systems can be supplied as standard or

tailor made, with or without telescopic arms.

Standard systems:

•ArticulatingA-frame

•45°launchpositionA-frame

• 45°launchpositionA-framewithtelescopicarms

• HorizontallaunchpositionA-frame

with telescopic arms

• LowdipA-framewithtelescopicarms

Container integrated A-frame handling systemsMacArtney can offer a range of launch and recovery

systems with built in umbilical and guide wire winches

integratedintoastandard20’container.Thewinchand

A-framearedesignedtoDNV’sStandardforCertification

no.2.22-LiftingAppliances.Thecontainerframeis

designedtomeetDNV2.7-1approvalsfortransportation

and installation around the world.

MacArtney launch and recovery system with standard A-frame

Profiling current meter system

• A-framew.skidforwinch• Cormac5winch• Slipring• 3000msteelarmouredcable• Installationofslipring• Terminationandspoolingofcable• Profilingcurrentmeter• SparepartsforA-frameandwinch• Installation,commissioning,SATandtraining

Entire solution supplied by MacArtney

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Deck unit

Current meter

Cormac 5winch

Steel armoured coax cable

A-frame

Slip ring

Cursor winchesCursor winches control the mechanical trolleys that carry tether

management systems (TMS) and ROVs through a moon pool. The

cursorwinch’ssteelwireropescarrytheframethroughthesplash

zone before safely launching and recovering the TMS and ROV.

Sheave arrangementMacArtney offers a wide range of sheave arrangements to aid cable routing.

FlagsheavesaresometimesneededtoensuretheROVumbilicalrunsina

straightlineoverthedampersystemorthrough1ormoresheaves.MacArtney

can advise on and supply the optimal sheave set up for cable routing.

Damper systemTaking good care of the umbilical is vital. To avoid

snatch loads on the umbilical, MacArtney offers a variety

of vessel and application tailored damper systems for

umbilical protection.

ROV umbilical winch and controlChoosing MacArtney AHC ROV umbilical winches with

damper and sheaves as integrated systems offers

maximumsynergy.Inautomatedmode,controlsystems

can handle the complete launch and recovery process.

Moon Pool Handling SystemsMacArtney advanced moon pool handling systems (MPHS) provide easy control and handling of entire ROV systems through a vessel moon pool.

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AHC winch

Flagsheave

Damper system

Cursor winches

AHC winch

Cursor winches

Flagsheave

Damper systemDamper system

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MERMAC S winches combine robustness with controllability. They are supplied

with variable speed, tension read-out and control via an integrated load cell. The

PLC on the winch controls the level wind, displays paid out length, speed and

arangeofotherinformationandalarms.Itcanalsointerfacetoothercontrol

systems.

The electric driven level wind is equipped with safety features, including stop

switches at each end of the level wind to protect the cable. Optional PC software

offer computer control and fully automated profiling capabilities.

The winches can be adapted to suit various cable diameters through the PLC

controller and encoder and are also available with interchangeable drums.

Spare drums can be spooled with different cable sizes and swapped as needed

for fast and easy application changes.

• CertifiedtoDNV’sStandardforCertificationno.2.22-LiftingAppliances

• Canbedesignedto46CFR189.35ofFederalRequirementsfor

Wet Weight Handling Gear

• PreparedforaFocalelectrical/electro-opticalslipring

MERMAC Scientific Winches and Handling SystemsMERMAC S electric driven scientific winches are robust and advanced all-steel winches ideal for use with side scan sonar systems, ROV systems, ROTV systems and oceanographic instrumentation systems.

2000/6.4-3.8

Oceanographic research system6600/8.2-16 MAC3000/10-13

Traction system

Sheaves and overboard handling system

Scientific research vessel systemsMacArtney supplies comprehensive winch equipment systems for

complete Scientific Research Vessel Systems (SRVS). Combined with

our launch and recovery systems, sheaves and other equipment, they

offer turnkey solutions for launching and retrieving scientific research

equipment safely and conveniently.

Traction units can be a key element of research vessel systems.

The units can be designed with several winch drum magazines that

can be swapped to serve different research equipment deployments.

The traction unit motor is a central unit that can provide power for

a number of winches in turn.

Our SRVS equipment encompasses many types of winches for

oceanographic use, including traction winches, trawling winches, deep

tow winches, deep water coring winches, standard CTD winches, ultra

clean CTD winches, hydrographic winches and ROV winches.

Oceanographic research system

• Oceanographicwinchw.5000mcombined fibre optic and electro-mechanical cable

• CombinedFibreOpticRotaryJointandElectrical Slip Ring

• Topsidecontrolanddataacquisitionsystem• CTDsystemw.24positionwatersampler

carousel and optical sensors• NEXUSfibreoptictelemetrysystem• TRIAXUSROTVw.CTDsensorpackage• Integration,terminationandspoolingofcable• FAT,installation,commissioning,SATandtraining

Entire solution supplied by MacArtney

Triaxus ROTV

Control room equipment

Water samplerNEXUS

multiplexer

CTD

5ooo m combined fibre optic and

electro-mechanical cable

Oceanographic winch

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Cormac Micro and Mini Winches

Micro Winches and Mini Winches are designed to handle small oceanographic

instruments. They are available in a range of sizes and with safe working loads

ofupto1.5kN.Theyhavevariablespeedforcompletecontrolandcanbe

remotely operated.

Cormac winch seriesLarger than the Micro and Mini Winches, the Cormac standard range of electric

oceanographic winches is designed to handle oceanographic instruments,

side scan sonar systems and small inspection ROVs. Cormac winches have

variable speed motors and remote control units for convenient equipment

handlingandarepreparedforelectrical/electro-opticalsliprings.Therange

isdesignedandconstructedaccordingtoMachineryDirective2006-42-EC.

An optional electric driven, encoder controlled level wind and drum enable the

user to alter cable diameter on the winch and automatically display cable pay

out and line speed details.

• Softstartfunction

• SuppliedwithIP67ratedelectricalslipring

• GlassblastedAISI304stainlesssteel

• CEmarkingoption

Cormac Stainless Steel WinchesMacArtney’s stainless steel winches are durable, low maintenance models widely used for oceanographic and side scan sonar operations.

Cormac Mini Winch Cormac4Cormac1withdavit

Cormac6

Cormac2

Side Scan Sonar system

• Topsidecontrolanddataacquisitionsystem • Cormac2winch • Slipring • Cablesheave • Steelarmouredcoaxcable • Installationofslipring • Terminationandspoolingofcable • DigitalSideScanSonarsystem • Installation,commissioning,SATandtraining

Entire solution supplied by MacArtney

Cormac 2

Side Scan Sonar

Deck unit

Cable sheave

Steel armoured coax cable

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Many of our projects involve close cooperation between our engineers and

the customer to identify technical needs and expectations. We offer expertise

in electrics, hydraulics, mechanics, materials, hydrodynamics, fibre optics,

electronics and software; all fully supported by extensive test facilities.

Underwater winchesMacArtney underwater winch systems enable flexible oceanographic measuring

and monitoring. They can launch and retrieve an extensive range of underwater

oceanographic equipment at pre-programmed intervals and defined depths.

These winches are fully programmable. Settings and data are accessed through

a web interface for real time information and control. The system has several

integrated features to help ensure that the winch works optimally from the

sea floor and the winch drum material has been specifically chosen to have an

extended lifespan under water.

Arctic winchesMacArtney supplies a range of arctic winches specially designed for operation

under extreme weather conditions. Arctic winches can launch a wide range of

applications, from CTD measurements directly from the edge of the ice crust

to deep drilling for ice core samples.

Pipe and tunnel inspection traction winchesMacArtney traction winches for pipe and tunnel inspection are designed for

neutrally buoyant or soft cable. The special system ensures that all force is taken

by the traction winch and not transferred to the cable on the drum. This prevents

layers of cable on the drum being pulled through each other and becoming locked.

Military specification winchesMacArtney also has experience designing and constructing winches to military

specifications. We can design systems and supply winches that meet the

requirements of most specifications, regulations and standards across the world.

Special Engineering and DesignMacArtney delivers a broad range of special winch systems and offers design and engineering support for custom projects. Our special integrated systems are used in military, seismic, civil engineering, nuclear and offshore projects.

Icecoredrillingsystem.ImageprovidedbyRobertMulvaney,BritishAntarcticSurvey

Arctic CTD measurement

7kmpipelineinspectiontractionsystem

Underwater winches

Seabed mounted profiling system

• Underwaterwinchw.LANcontrol• Pressurecompensatedelectricalslipring• Steelarmouredcable• Installationofslipring• Terminationandspoolingofcable• Profilingsensorpackage• Syntacticbuoy• Systemdesignandsystemintegration• FAT,commissioningandtraining

Entire solution supplied by MacArtney

Syntactic buoy

Sensor array

Underwater winchSlip ring

Steel armoured signal cable

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Metering sheave systemsOur metering sheave systems are ideal for winches without an integrated cable and

speed counter. The microprocessor controlled cable status indicator has an LCD

displaythatshowslengthofcableandlinespeed.Itcanbeadaptedtosuitanywinch

orsheaveblockinstallationandcanbeconnectedtoaPCviaRS232orRS422

communication ports.

Manual driven winchesOur range of products includes a variety of manual driven winches primarily

used to store deck cable. The stainless steel frame construction has an

electro-polish finish and the drum is built from a plastic material for high

resistance to corrosion and very low maintenance. The drum, which can hold

1500mofø6mm(350mofø14mm)cable,isalsopreparedforaFocal180

electrical/electro-opticalslipring.Thewinchisalsoavailableinanevenlighter

weight, corrosion resistant, high grade aluminium version. Both winches are

available with electric drive or hand crank options.

Other auxiliary products include• Dynamiccableandumbilicalsystemswithterminations

• Subseastressterminations

• Certifiedjunctionboxes

• Cabledandwirelessremotecontrolunits

• Subsea1baratmosphericoroilfilledjunctionboxes

We also offer• Completewinchtests

• Tensioncablespooling

• Systemcertificationformostmarineandoffshoreapplications

• Cablebehaviouranalysis

• Fulloceandepthpressuretesting

• DNVcertifiedISO9001:2008QualityAssurance

Auxiliary Products and ServicesThe MacArtney Group supplies a broad range of auxiliary products for our winch systems. These products have been selected to interact optimally with winch systems.

Aluminium hand winch

Metering sheave system

AHC winch testingTension cable spooling

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MacArtneysupplies,installsandservicesrotaryproductsfromFocal

(MOOG Component Group), supplier of rotary technology products and

services.Focalstandardortailormaderotaryjointsarewidelyusedinthe

offshore, oceanographic and seismic industries.

Rotary products are often offered as integrated elements to winch systems.

We can also offer spares and servicing.

Rotary products and services include• Highvoltagesupport

• Singleormultimodefibrepassunits

• Combinedsingleandmultimodefibrepassunits

• Fluidrotaryjoints

• Pressurecompensatedrotaryunits

• ATEXandIECExcertification

• StrategicservicinglocationsatMacArtneyfacilitiesworldwide

Rotary ProductsMacArtney supplies a wide range of rotary products for all winch applications.

Slip ring repair ElectricalandOpticalSlipRing176/190 Slip ring installed on winch Fibreopticrotaryjoint291

Qualifiedslipringservice

Electricalslipring180

Combinedelectricalandfibreopticrotaryunit176/242

Fibreopticrotaryjoint190

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CommissioningMacArtneycanperformcommissioningandfinaltests,includingFAT

(FactoryAcceptanceTest)andSAT(SeaAcceptanceTest).Wecanalso

assist with installation to help ensure that systems are connected and

tested according to specifications.

TrainingOur winch engineers also provide winch operation personnel

with training in basic repairs and general issues, including

instruction in mounting spare parts and using the trouble

shooting section of manuals. We also offer more extensive

training sessions for operators and supervisors.

SparesWe offer various recommended spares packages, minimum spares

packages, extended spares packages or customer specified

spares packages. Electronic components, mechanical components

and hydraulic components are packed individually and well marked

to make them easily identifiable when needed.

24 hour serviceAllourproductsandservicesaresupportedbyour24hourworldwideservice,

which is coordinated from our headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, and from

other strategic locations around the world for global service coverage.

Commissioning, Training, Spares and Service

Worldwide MacArtney locations coordinate global service

Singapore

Houston

Stavanger

Aberdeen

Rotterdam

Rousset

Esbjerg

Kiel

Australia

Victoria

Pembroke

San Diego

Electronic spares are packed to be weather resistant

On site and class room training

Service and assistance Commissioning and testing

MacArtneyA/S,GroupHeadquarters:Gl.Guldagervej48,DK-6710EsbjergV,Denmark,Tel.+4576132000,info@macartney.com,www.macartney.com

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