Marine winch: The marine winch is a sort of winch in which rope is wound around a drum. It is used for mooring, towing, anchoring, etc. Winches often have a horizontal drum and may be powered by electric motors, hydraulic systems, or manual operation and diesel engine. They typically utilize a gear mechanism to provide the necessary pulling force, allowing for heavy loads to be lifted or moved.

Marine capstan: A marine capstan is a vertical cleated drum/capstan head, which rotates on a vertical spindle. It is widely used, especially on ships, to move or raise heavy weights or exert great power by rope traction. Capstans have a vertical drum or barrel and are usually powered by electric motors and hydraulic systems. They are designed to provide controlled pulling force, with the rope or cable being wound around the drum as it rotates. Capstans are often operated by a crew member who controls the speed and direction of rotation.

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