- On an yearly basis the bearing clearances, gear wheel contact areas and hydraulic valves to be adjusted for correct operating pressure. The bolts and nuts should be checked for proper tightness. The gear contact should be at least 70% or more failing which the gear wheel gives abnormal noise.
Preventive actions can be greasing of gear teeth or the realignment of windlass.
CHAIN DRUM & HAWSER DRUM INSPECTION
- Ensure Anchor Lashings are taken in case of Chain drum of windlass & In case of Mooring winch hawser drum ensure no load on drum.
- Slacken brake band fully and gauge thickness of brake band. For Your Guidance the Thickness of Band on Chain Drum=10mm & on the Hawser drums=8mm. Check for uneven wear of brake band.
- Ensure all the link pins of the bands are flexing and are adequately greased.
- If brake band is wore more than 50% of the thickness renew.
- Maintain sufficient stock of Brake Bands and fastener.
6 monthly INSPECT DRUM : MOORING WINCH
Wrapping Drum to be inspected for Securing, Disorientation and Play in Shaft.
5 yearly SURVEY:- WINDLASS.
Carry out survey as per classification society rules and guide.