Common items of deck machinery found on small vessels are the anchor windlass, winches and the crane or derrick. The anchor windlass is used for handling anchor chain. It is usually located in an exposed position on the fore-part of the vessel, hence most of its moving parts are enclosed. Routine maintenance is usually carried out through the provision of grease nipples. Inspection of the equipment frequently involves the opening of plates or panels in the cover.

Common items of deck machinery found on small vessels are the anchor windlass, winches and the crane or derrick. The anchor windlass is used for handling anchor chain. It is usually located in an exposed position on the fore-part of the vessel, hence most of its moving parts are enclosed. Routine maintenance is usually carried out through the provision of grease nipples. Inspection of the equipment frequently involves the opening of plates or panels in the cover.