SEC has gained experience in designing, building and maintaining winches since 1890.

In an early stage of the design process SEC can advise both shipyard and shipowner about the optimal installation of the winches. In this stage an optimum can be found within the limits of classification society rules, rules of the different sailing areas and technical requirements. This optimum can be reflected in a mooring arrangement plan.

Since limitation of space on board is a key issue for the shipowner, SEC is constantly looking for ways to avoid wasting of space. This may result in a alternative position of the electromotor; for example, on top of the gearbox of the electric-hydraulic winch. This construction solves many rope problems.

Each turnkey compact winch is a stand-alone system, where separate hydraulic and electric components are used. THis might appear to be expensive, but compared to the costs involved in installing additional required items on a separate power pack, the electric-hydraulic winch is much to be preferred. For example, the amount of oil in the SEC Ten Horn electric-hydraulic winch is a fraction of the amount of oil required for hydraulic winches with a separate power pack. It also eliminates the cleaning and maintenance of hydraulic piping inside the vessel, because all hydraulic hoses are mounted inside the totally enclosed gearbox.

Due to the fact, that the main subsuppliers of SEC have a worldwide network, SEC may call upon a group of specialists to assist the customer when needed. Our service team can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

Aside from the agreed guarantee period, SEC offers an annual service contract as an option. This contract enables the shipowner to minimize the consequences of malfunctioning winches.