
Specific marine applications include main propulsion, centrifuges, deck machinery such as winches, windlasses, cranes, turning gears, pumps, elevators, and rudder carriers.
Worm gears- They offer corrosion protection.
Bevel gears- They are used as special reduction gears for cruise. They are also used for transportation task.
Helical gears- Transmit power and motion between parallel axis.
Planetary gears- These are used foT co-axial drive.