Markey Machinery Company, in collaboration with B.A. Griffin Associates, is introducing its new breakthrough “Dynamic Vector” (DV) control technology. The DV system uses “All Time/Real Time” data gathered from instrumentation integrated into Markey’s Winches to coordinate simultaneous control of the winch and the vessel’s propulsion system to optimize the towline tension, towline length, and bollard pull of the vessel. The new system consists of both hardware and software components. The winch itself is instrumented to collect line tension and scope information. The “Dynamic Vector” control console provides the vessel’s operator with the option of automatically controlling the winch and main engine and propulsion system so that the vessel stays within a predefined hawser force and towline length. Markey currently has two prototype systems in operation on existing vessels and is in discussions with several customers about deployment of the System in a variety of applications including towing, escort and assist work, oceanographic research, mooring, salvage and construction, and other offshore service applications.