本国际标准规定了电动、液压、柴油或蒸汽驱动牵引绞车的设计、操作、性能和验收试验要求。 适用于深海拖曳绞车。它不考虑纤维绳绞车，但不排除它们的使用。

This International Standard specifies requirements for the design, operation, performance and acceptance tests of towing winches having electric, hydraulic, diesel or steam drive. It is applicable to towing winches for deep sea use. It does not consider fibre rope winches but does not exclude their use.