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Frames and winches

Solutions tailored to operational requirements

Combining in-house engineering, manufacturing and testing capabilities with a broad portfolio of frames, winches and handling equipment, we deliver solutions tailored to specific operational requirements, payloads and vessel designs. 

Our portfolio ranges from proven standard systems to customised launch and recovery solutions, supporting safe, reliable and efficient deployment and recovery operations in demanding maritime environments. 

A broad portfolio of frames and winches

Our portfolio includes a wide range of launch and recovery equipment, from compact mission bay handling solutions to larger systems for heavy payloads and extended outreach. 

Solutions include DPL™, HPL™ and LPL™ launch and recovery frames, plus the ORS™ and WRS™ rail systems. Combined with hydraulic or electric winches and integrated controls, they can be configured to meet specific operational requirements.

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Oceanographic research

DPL A-frame with work winches for deep-sea research, naval inspection and Arctic operations.

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Winches for every mission

Work winches designed to operate in extreme conditions and withstand temperatures down to -30°C.

Overhead Rail System

ORS launch and recovery solution for the handling, deployment and recovery of drones and ROVs.

Winches for umbilical

Winch solutions for handling a wide range of umbilicals across different mission requirements.

A-FRAMES

Find the right a-frame

DPL™
Deck mounted compact solution made for limited deck space and handling of ROVs
HPL™
Suitable for limited and narrow hangars with an extensive outreach and low dipping functionality
LPL™
Made for reduce deistance between launch point and waterline.

Winches for ROV handling

Our winches are available with different drum sizes, cable capacities and spooling arrangements, including front and right-angle spooling.

They can also be delivered with or without umbilicals and Active Heave Compensation (AHC) for demanding sea-state operations.

OceanMaster™

A Heavy Work ROV winch, available in multiple configurations, depending on the operational requirements.

Spooling: Front/Right-angle
Drum sizes: Ø 1500-1600 mm
AHC: Optional
Umbilical: Optional





OceanFighter™

A Work ROV Class winch available in multiple configurations, depending on the operational requirements.

Spooling: Front
Drum sizes: Ø 1260-1300 mm
AHC: Optional
Umbilical: Optional

OceanObserver™

An observation ROV class winch available in multiple configurations, depending on the operational requirements.

Spooling: Front
Drum sizes: Ø 1000-1285 mm
AHC: Optional
Umbilical: Optional

OceanEnviro™

High-quality, cost-effective and compact electrical winch for deployment of oceanographic and hydrographic equipment.

Available in multiple configurations, depending on operational requirements.

Spooling: Front
Drum size: Ø 255-494 mm
AHC: No
Umbilical: Optional

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Service

One partner. Full lifecycle support.

Critical naval capabilities must remain available throughout their operational life.

Drawing on decades of experience supporting naval and maritime operators, we provide lifecycle support services that help maintain system performance, reduce downtime and ensure long-term operational readiness.

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