 After salvage operations on "Kellar" were completed on 11 November, "Windlass" began preparations for decommissioning.On 23 November 1965, "Windlass" was decommissioned at New Orleans and converted to a non-self-propelled craft over the ensuing months.Re-classified as a medium salvage craft on 16 October 1967 and given the hull number YMLC-4, "Windlass" was placed in service with Advanced Bases, Pacific area, but was used minimally in ensuing years.