Other deck & store machines

Types of Deck and Store Machines

1. Deck Cranes:
   • Function: Used for lifting and moving heavy cargo onto and off the ship’s deck.
   • Types: Knuckle boom cranes, telescopic cranes, stiff booms.
   • Features: Variable reach and capacity, hydraulic or electric operation.
2. Cargo Handling Equipment:
   • Function: Used for loading and unloading cargo containers, pallets, and other goods.
   • Types: Forklift trucks, reach stackers, container handlers.
   • Features: Adjustable forks, hydraulic lifting, stacking capabilities.
3. Mooring Winches:
   • Function: Used for securing the vessel to the dock or anchoring it in position.
   • Types: Single or double drum winches, electric or hydraulic operation.
   • Features: Line tension monitoring, brake control, automatic spooling.
4. Anchor Windlasses:
   • Function: Used for raising and lowering the ship’s anchor and chain.
   • Types: Electric or hydraulic windlasses, vertical or horizontal configuration.
   • Features: Chain stoppers, brake control, automatic tensioning.
5. Deck Winches:
   • Function: Used for various deck operations such as towing, mooring, and cargo handling.
   • Types: Tugger winches, capstans, towing winches.
   • Features: Variable speed control, load monitoring, remote operation.
6. Hatch Covers and Door Equipment:
   • Function: Provides access to cargo holds and compartments for loading and unloading.
   • Types: Folding hatch covers, rolling hatch covers, side-rolling doors.
   • Features: Watertight sealing, hydraulic or electric operation, remote control.
7. Deck Rollers and Fairleads:
   • Function: Guide ropes, cables, and chains to prevent chafing and ensure smooth movement.
   • Types: Sheave rollers, chocks, bitts.
   • Features: Corrosion-resistant materials, self-lubricating bearings, multiple sizes and configurations.