BRITISH STANDARD BS 7464:1991

ISO 9089:1989
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Specification for

Anchor winches for

mobile offshore units
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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
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The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the General

Mechanical Engineering Standards Policy Committee (GME/-) to Technical
Committee GME/32, upon which the following bodies were represented:

British Marine Equipment Council

British Maritime Technology
British Motor Ship Owners Association
British Waterways Board
Department of Transport (Marine Directorate)
General Council of British Shipping
Lloyds Register of Shipping
Ministry of Defence
North East Cost Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders
Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers Association

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the General
Mechanical Engineering
Standards Policy Committee,
was published under the
authority of the Standards
Board and comes into
effect on Amendments issued since publication
30 August 1991
Amd. No. Date Comments
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The following BSI references

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Committee reference GME/32
Draft for comment 88/73329 DC

ISBN 0 580 19913 4

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Contents
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Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Definitions 1
4 Functional and operational requirements 1
5 Design and construction 2
6 Acceptance tests 3
7 Designation 3
8 Marking 4
9 Documentation 4
Publication(s) referred to Inside back cover

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National foreword
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This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the General
Mechanical Engineering Standards Policy Committee. It is identical with
ISO 9089:1989 Marine structures Mobile offshore units Anchor winches,
published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Cross-references
International Standard Corresponding British Standard
ISO 4413:1979 BS 4575 Fluid power transmission and control systems
Part 1:1979 Guide for hydraulic equipment and systems
(Identical)
ISO 8369:1986 BS 302 Stranded steel wire ropes
Part 7:1989 Specification for large diameter ropes for
general purposes
(Technically equivalent)
The Technical Committee has reviewed the provisions of ISO 1704:1973,
ISO 2408:1985, ISO 2944:1974, ISO 3828:1984, ISO 6482:1980, ISO 7825:1985
and IEC 92, and has decided that they are acceptable for use in conjunction with
this standard.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 4, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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1 Scope 3 Definitions
This International Standard specifies requirements For the purposes of this International Standard, the
of anchor winches for position keeping, and definitions given in ISO 3828 and the following
temporary and emergency anchoring of mobile definitions apply.
offshore units, particularly drill-ships, 3.1
semi-submersible drilling rigs and accommodation anchor winch
platforms.
cable-lifters for chain cable, drum units of twin
These requirements do not apply to anchor winches
drum units for wire or textile rope or units for
which are used for other purposes such as hauling
handling combined chain cable and wire or textile
the vessel as is the case for pipelaying, ploughing,
rope anchor line, collectively
pile-driving and crane vessels.
NOTE 1 Where national regulations and the rules of
3.2
classification societies differ from this International Standard, anchor line
they take precedence.
chain cable, steel wire rope or textile rope or a
NOTE 2 The attention of users is drawn to the mandatory
adoption of some standards by international organizations or combination thereof handled by the anchor winch
national administrations. 3.3 anchor winch side
2 Normative references Side as defined in 3.3.1 or 3.3.2.
The following standards contain provisions which, 3.3.1
through reference in this text, constitute provisions right-hand winch
of this International Standard. At the time of winch where, in relation to an observer on the side
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All of the motor, power supply or controller, the drive
standards are subject to revision, and parties to for the cable-lifter or wire-drum is on the right of the
agreements based on this International Standard cable-lifter or wire-drum
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of 3.3.2
applying the most recent editions of the standards left-hand winch
indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards. winch where, in relation to an observer on the side
of the motor, power supply or controller, the drive
ISO 1704:1973, Shipbuilding Anchor chains.
for the cable-lifter or wire-drum is on the left of the
ISO 2408:1985, Steel wire ropes for general cable-lifter or wire-drum
purposes Characteristics.
3.4
ISO 2944:1974, Fluid power systems and nominal load
components Nominal pressures.
chain or rope tension that the winch is able to
ISO 3828:1984, Shipbuilding and marine maintain continuously when hauling at nominal
structures Deck machinery Vocabulary. speed, measured either at the cable-lifter exit, or at
ISO 4413:1979, Hydraulic fluid power General the rope exit of the first layer in the case of a
rules for the application of equipment to wire-drum
transmission and control systems.
ISO 6482:1980, Shipbuilding Deck machinery 4 Functional and operational
Warping end profiles. requirements
ISO 7825:1985, Shipbuilding Deck machinery 4.1 Hauling
General requirements.
The winch shall be capable of exerting a pull of at
ISO 8369:1986, Large diameter steel wire ropes. least 0,35 times the breaking strength of the anchor
IEC 92:1965 to 1988, Electrical installations in line at no speed for chain cable and 0,44 times the
ships. breaking strength for wire rope at the first layer on
the drum.
Nominal load shall be at least 0,25 times the
breaking strength for chain and 0,31 times for wire
rope. Maximum values shall be agreed, if necessary,
between manufacturer and purchaser.
High speed or slack rope speed shall be agreed upon
between manufacturer and purchaser in each case.

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4.2 Braking 5 Design and construction

4.2.1 Static braking Anchor winches shall meet the general
For each anchor winch, two separate static brake requirements for deck equipment in ISO 7825, and
systems, designated first and second below, shall be the specific requirements given in 5.1 to 5.10.
operable at all times. NOTE 3 Attention is drawn to the requirements of national
administrations and relevant classification societies.
If a chain or wire rope stopper is installed, the static
brake capacity shall be sufficient to maintain at 5.1 Chain cable
least 0,8 times for the first system, and 0,5 times for This International Standard is based upon the use
the second system, the breaking strength of the of chain cable which shall have dimensions in
chain or wire rope, whichever is higher. accordance with ISO 1704 and breaking strength to
If a chain or wire rope stopper is not installed, the be specified [see clause 7 g)].
static brake capacity shall be sufficient to maintain 5.2 Wire rope
at least 1 times for the first system, and 0,5 times
This International Standard is based upon the use
for the second system, the breaking strength of the
of wire ropes which shall conform to ISO 2408 and
chain or wire rope, whichever is higher.
ISO 8369, having a breaking strength to be specified
When engaged, the braking systems of the anchor [see clause 7 g)].
winch shall not be affected by a failure of the normal
power supply. 5.3 Textile rope
If the power supply fails during operation, a When textile ropes are used, they should conform to
residual braking force of at least 50 % of the static the requirements of the relevant International
braking capacity given above shall be instantly and Standards as closely as possible.
automatically applied. 5.4 Warping ends
For wire-rope drums with multiple layers, the A winch may be specified with or without warping
requirements in 4.1 and 4.2 shall apply to the first ends; their profile shall be in accordance with
layer. ISO 6482.
4.2.2 Dynamic braking for anchor deployment When warping ends are specified, the purchaser
Provision shall be made for necessary braking force shall state whether the drum is to be declutchable.
capacity during setting of the anchor. If only one warping end is specified, its position
(right or left) shall also be stated in the order.
4.3 Emergency release of static brakes
5.5 Cable-lifters
It shall be possible to carry out emergency release of
the static brakes within 15 s even when the normal The cable-lifters shall have at least five snugs.
supply fails. The width of the groove shall be sufficient for a
kentertype joining shackle, but it shall not
This emergency release shall be possible with the
exceed 1,6 times the normal chain diameter.
vessel inclined up to 35 in any direction and with a
tension up to the breaking strength of the anchor 5.6 Wire-rope drums
line. The ratio between the drum core and wire rope
It shall be possible to limit the speed of the released diameter shall not be less than 15.
anchor line and to apply and release one of the If the winch is not equipped with a spooling system,
brakes at least once during the emergency release. the drum flanges shall protrude at least 1,5 times
4.4 Operation the wire diameter beyond the top layer of wire rope
on the drum.
Operation of the winch shall be in accordance with
ISO 7825. The fastening of the wire rope to the drum shall
have a strength of about 0,25 times the breaking
When released, the operating handle shall
strength of the anchor line, unless otherwise agreed
automatically return to the stop position.
by manufacturer and the wire purchaser.
If not arranged otherwise, the winch shall be
Provision shall be made for easy manual removal of
equipped with means to measure tension, length
the wire rope from the drum.
and speed of each anchor line. In addition indicators
for clutches, brakes, etc., shall be supplied to ensure
safe operation.
The speed shall be adjustable to zero or have a
special creep speed for precise tensioning or for
stowing the anchors.

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5.7 Guide sheaves c) no-load lost at nominal speed for 30 min in

Guide sheaves for chain cable with snugs shall each direction, with checks for leakages, bearing
comply with the requirements given for cable-lifters temperature and abnormal noise;
in 5.5. d) test of maximum hauling tension.
Guide sheaves for chain cable without snugs shall In addition, one winch of each type shall be
be specially considered in each case. tested for
Guide sheaves for wire rope shall have a minimum e) the static brake power of the brakes at a torque
diameter of 20 times the wire rope diameter. equal to the braking capacity as specified in 4.2.1;
5.8 Calculations f) residual brake force as defined in 4.2.1;
Dynamic effects due to sudden start and stop shall g) holding power of chain or wire rope stopper at
be closely considered when the stresses are a load corresponding to the anchor line breaking
determined. strength;
For elements subjected to loads with a low number h) emergency release at a load corresponding to
of load cycles, an analysis of nominal stresses is the anchor line breaking strength.
sufficient to determine the strength. Which tests are to be carried out at the workshop
When the number of load cycles exceeds 10 000, due and which on board shall be agreed upon between
consideration shall be given to stress concentration the manufacturer, purchaser and other parties
factors, the load spectrum, etc., to determine the involved.
fatigue stresses.
7 Designation
5.9 Allowable stresses
Anchor winches conforming to this International
The anchor winch shall be constructed in such a way
Standard shall be designated as follows:
that no stress calculated by simple elastic theory
occurs which exceeds 0,9 times material 0,2 % proof a) denomination: anchor winch;
stress, when subjected to a static load equal to the b) the number of this International Standard:
breaking strength of the anchor line. ISO 9089;
Stress so calculated in the brake systems or parts c) type of winch as follows:
being exposed to load during braking shall not CU = cable-lifter unit for chain cable,
exceed 0,85 times the material 0,2 % proof stress
DU = drum unit for rope,
during such loads.
TU = twin drum unit for rope,
When emergency release is effected, the stresses
shall not result in permanent deformation in any CCWU = unit with a system where it is not
part. necessary to disconnect the chain
cable from the rope,
The yield stress shall not be assumed higher
than 0,8 times the minimum breaking strength of DCWU = unit with a system where chain
the material. cable and rope can be disconnected;
Components liable to fatigue shall be designed for at d) side of winch according to 3.3:
least 10 years life. R = right-hand,
5.10 Drive equipment L = left-hand;
5.10.1 Electrical drives and control equipment shall e) type of drive:
conform to the requirements of IEC 92. E = electric,
5.10.2 Hydraulic drives and control equipment shall H = hydraulic,
conform to the requirements of ISO 4413. Systems
S = steam;
nominal pressure shall be selected from ISO 2944.
f) diameter of chain cable and/or wire rope or
6 Acceptance tests textile rope in millimetres (see ISO 1704,
ISO 2408 and ISO 8369);
All winches shall be subjected to the following tests
at the workshop or on board: g) breaking strength in kilonewtons;
a) function of clutches, brakes, chain or wire rope h) length of wire rope (if any) or textile rope
stoppers, etc.; (if any) in kilometres.
b) calibration of instruments for tension, length,
and speed;

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For combined anchor lines, the various line For combined anchor lines, the various line
elements shall be described beginning at the elements shall be described beginning at the anchor
anchor (see example 2), giving their diameter (see example 2), giving their diameter and breaking
and breaking strength. strength.
i) number and, where applicable, position of EXAMPLE 1
warping-ends: R or L (see 5.4); An anchor winch meeting conditions as for
j) information on motive power: voltage and designation example 1 shall be marked:
frequency of electric current, or hydraulic fluid ISO 9089 76 6 130
pressure and flow rate;
EXAMPLE 2
k) type of drum connection (add X only if it is
An anchor winch meeting conditions as for
declutchable).
designation example 2 shall be marked:
EXAMPLE 1
ISO 9089 83 5 600/89 5 600 1,5
Designation of an electric-driven right-hand
cable-lifter unit for chain cable of 76 mm diameter 9 Documentation
and 6 130 kN breaking force, 440 V voltage
and 60 Hz frequency: 9.1 Workshop certificate
Anchor winch A workshop certificate documenting the following
specifications shall be delivered with each winch:
ISO 9089 CU R E 76 6130 440/60
a) diameter and breaking strength of chain cable
EXAMPLE 2
or wire rope;
Designation of a hydraulic-driven left-hand unit for
b) length of wire rope;
a continuous anchor line system consisting
of 83 mm diameter 5 600 kN breaking force chain c) static brake force for each brake (first layer);
cable at the anchor end and 89 mm diameter rope at d) holding force for chain or wire rope stopper
the other end, of 1,5 km length, with one warping (first layer);
end, not declutchable, on the left, 440 V voltage e) dynamic brake capacity;
and 60 Hz frequency:
f) residual brake force;
Anchor winch
g) maximum hauling force at no speed;
ISO 9089 CCWU L H 83 5 600/89 5 600
h) hauling capacity at the various speed ranges.
1,5 1L 440/60
9.2 Instructions for use and maintenance
8 Marking All information for correct installation, safe use and
Anchor winches conforming to this International necessary maintenance of the winches shall be
Standard shall be permanently marked as follows: contained in an instruction manual.
a) the number of this International Standard: In addition to the specifications given in the
ISO 9089; work-shop certificate, the instructions shall
b) diameter of chain cable and/or wire rope or describe the function of the winch, and give
procedures for normal and emergency operations.
textile rope in millimetres (see ISO 1704,
ISO 2408 and ISO 8369);
c) breaking strength in kilonewtons;
d) length of wire rope (if any) or textile rope
(if any) in kilometres.

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