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NEW WINCH EQUIPMENT EXPORTED TO THE MIDDLE EAST  

16 November 2009

Muir Engineering Pty Ltd has exported the first of its new range of winch equipment to the Middle East – the largest components the company designs and manufactures.

 

Managing Director John Muir said the order, destined for a 141-metre-long vessel under construction in the Middle East, comprised an anchor winch, a chain compressor and four docking capstans.

 

“We worked very closely with the customer from the outset to ensure the final product met their particular requirements,” he said.

 

“The project took eight months to complete from start (design) to finish (delivery).”

 

Mr Muir said he expected increasing demand for the new bigger product range.

 

The VRC24000 anchoring system, finished in highly polished stainless steel, is suitable for vessels up to 150-metres-long.

 

All 5 sets of equipment features Muir multi-speed controls (variable speed), a design feature Muir’s has been incorporating into its systems since the early 1990s, and can handle up to 42mm stud link chain. 

 

The winches have a maximum pulling power of 11.5 tonnes and continuous pulling capacity of 8.5 tonnes with multi speed from 3-20 metres per minute.

 

Mr Muir said “big winch” equipment was an area Muir Engineering wanted to expand into further.

 

“The company has been designing and manufacturing the highest quality anchoring equipment for more than 40 years, establishing a strong global brand within the superyacht, defence and work boat section of the highly competitive marine engineering sector,” he said.

 

“Importantly, we have the necessary experience and expertise to ensure our customers get what they want in these larger systems.

 

“In addition, we have invested significantly in our Tasmanian factory to handle larger components.

 

“We have also invested in a new testing facility for the certification process, and enhanced our design capabilities.”

 

Muir Engineering Pty Ltd, trading as Muir Windlasses Australia, exports its anchoring and mooring systems to more than 50 countries.  Muir’s equipment is used in smaller pleasure craft, workboats and mega yachts.

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