MacArtney Underwater Technology

MERMAC R
Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) winch series

Features and benefits

■ Compact and modular design using standardised
and exchangeable components
■ Designed for easy integration with launch and
recovery and moon pool handling systems
■ All structural components in painted carbon steel
■ Integrated protection frame and grating
■ Frame mounted main switchbox
■ Electrically driven level wind
■ Designed according to DNV’s Standard for Lifting
Appliances Certification note 2.22
■ Long and proven track record
■ Low noise operation

Applications
■ Work class ROV systems
■ Inspection class ROV systems
■ Towed underwater vehicles and systems
■ Subsea installations
MacArtney MERMAC R electrically driven winches are ■ General marine instrumentation and applications
robust and advanced vehicle handling systems that safely ■ Subsea crane
control the launch, operation and recovery of work class ■ Piston corer handling
and inspection ROV systems.
System options
MERMAC R winches are designed to be dependable,
offer high performance and be easy to use. MERMAC R ■ Active heave compensation (AHC)
winches are available in standard and custom configura- ■ Right angle level wind
tions and are easily combined with launch and recovery or ■ Remote diagnostics tool
moon pool handling systems. All MERMAC R winches are ■ Service and maintenance programme
designed as compact and modular systems. Several ■ Spare parts package
components are standardised, making it easy to specify, ■ Remote control with joystick and emergency stop
adapt or upgrade to the required performance and ■ Remote control with joystick, emergency stop
capacity. and display for indication of deployed cable
length and speed
MERMAC R winches are available with active heave ■ Wireless remote control with joystick and
compensation (AHC) which immediately compensates for emergency stop
vessel movement caused by waves, even in heavy seas. ■ Cable status indicator (speed and length)
This feature reduces weather-related downtime and makes ■ A-frame, davit or deck crane
launch and recovery of tethered equipment easier and ■ LeBus sleeves
safer. ■ Cable sheave
■ Focal electric/electro-optical slip ring
MERMAC R winches can be delivered with a remote model 176
diagnostics tool which allows MacArtney technicians to ■ CE marking (if it comes with cable and termination)
remotely monitor and troubleshoot several winch functions ■ Fork lift pockets
in real time. By eliminating unnecessary offshore ■ Tarpaulin cover
engineering support, this unique feature potentially offers ■ Internal/external umbilical cooling
substantial cost savings to customers and operators. ■ Other cable diameters available upon request

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 Introduction
MERMAC R

Connectivity
Winch and Handling Systems
Height

Width Depth

Data Acquisition
Specifications
Service and Training

Winch dimensions Drum dimensions Cable capacity Winch Pull Speed Motor Power
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Cable OD
(Width/depth/height) (Core/flange x length) (Length) weight (Layer 1) (Layer 1) size supply

model mm mm mm m kg kN m/min kW V

MERMAC R10 AHC 2,667/2,080/2,200 ø1,000/ø1,450 x 777 21-25.5 1,375-550 6,500 23.5 0-91 1 x 45 3x400/440

MERMAC R20 3,796/2,868/2,260 ø1,300/ø1,900 x 1,924 21-30 6,600-2,400 13,500 70 0-35 2 x 22 3x400/440

MERMAC R20 AHC 3,796/2,868/2,260 ø1,300/ø1,900 x 1,924 21-30 6,600-2,400 14,000 70 0-70 2 x 45 3x400/440

MERMAC R30 4,019/3,482/2,710 ø1,300/ø2,400 x 1,369 34.5-40.7 3,150-2,125 20,500 195 0-36 6 x 22 3x400/440

MERMAC R30 AHC 3,988/3,174/2,710 ø1,300/ø2,400 x 1,369 34.5-40.7 3,150-2,125 21,000 195 0-72 6 x 45 3x400/440

MERMAC R40 4,467/3,589/2,710 ø1,300/ø2,400 x 1,800 34.5-40.7 4,150-3,175 20,100 195 0-36 6 x 22 3x400/440
Technical Information

MERMAC R40 AHC 4,467/3,589/2,710 ø1,300/ø2,400 x 1,800 34.5-40.7 4,150-3,175 21,000 195 0-86 6 x 45 3x400/440

MERMAC R50 5,010/3,484/2,700 ø1,300/ø2,400 x 2,304 34.5-40.7 5,400-4,050 21,500 195 0-36 6 x 22 3x400/440

MERMAC R50 AHC 5,010/3,484/2,700 ø1,300/ø2,400 x 2,304 34.5-40.7 5,400-4,050 22,000 195 0-86 6 x 45 3x400/440

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