MacArtney LARS for Fifth Asia Pacific Research Vessel
to encourage me – to make me face the challenge with a positive attitude, and I remember it clearly even now.” Photo courtesy MacArtneyThe full scope of supply for the launch and recovery system aboard ORV 1 comprises:One MERMAC stern A-frame (15 metres)Two MERMAC side A-framesWireless remote control foldable boom crane with 10-tonne capacity and active heave compensationHydraulic power units for A-frame and craneMERMAC storage and traction winch with 6,000 metres of ready spooled stainless steel wire, wireless remote control and constant tension technologyMERMAC CTD (Conductivity, Temperatur
University of Kiel Acquires CORMAC Winch
to scientific operators such as the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel (CAU), who require the winch to be used on multiple different vessels. The winch is delivered as a plug and play system, spooled with 500 meters of Rochester coaxial cable and complete with termination, slip ring, wireless remote control, cable sheave and cable status indicator. The CAU contributes to a better understanding of the processes and the development of strategies for a sustainable use and conservation of the ocean. Within the framework of the interdisciplinary Kiel Marine Science (KMS), CAU supports diverse
MacArtney Upgrades CORMAC Winch Range
winches are prepared for a MOOG Focal model 180 electrical/electro-optical slip ring. As a new feature, all CORMAC winches can be fitted with a speed and meter counter display mounted within the protective frame. As a frequently selected option, CORMAC winches are supplied with a wired or wireless remote control featuring high precision joystick control and an optional display indicating the deployed cable length and pay in/pay out speed. www.macartney.co
Otto Candies Winch Refit
motor, recognized as a new, innovative technology at the 2010 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Spotlight on Technology ceremony, and also a liquid-cooled arrangement internally. Other components include VFDs (variable-frequency drives), energy magazines, a motor-controlling encoder, wireless remote control, and main, tension, and speed control. According to the manufacturer, Rapp liquid-cooled motor provides more kW per kilogram of weight than comparable air-cooled designs. The motors are mounted on Rapp’s own in-house manufactured gearbox, which were developed long ago for its
February 2025
