Operations training
Crane and Hoist / V1 2023-07-03
1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AOPS
Automatic Overload Protection System
CTV
Crew Transfer Vessel
GWO
Global Wind Organisation
HOPS
Hoist Overload Protection Systems
LBPS
Lateral Boom Protection Systems
MOPS
Manual Overload Protection System
OLP
Overload Protection Systems
PPE
Personal Protection Equipment
RCI
Rated Capacity Indication
RCL
Rated Capacity Limiter
SWL
Safe Working Load
TP
Transitions Piece
WLL
Working Load Limit
WTG
Wind Turbine Generator
2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Note
Terms and definitions may differ depending on regional and national traditions. The following list displays the terms and definitions used in the GWO training standard.
Term
Definition
Automatic Overload Protection System
Especially relevant for quayside cranes and TP davit cranes, ensuring that a load will automatically be released if CTV carrying the load is suddenly moving away from the TP
Basic lifting operation For the purposes of this standard, basic lifting operations are defined in terms of loads, environment, equipment and accessories. Dynamic lifts and lifting of personnel are not covered in this this definition of basic lifting operations
Loads. An even centre of gravity that is below lifting points. Sufficient structural integrity to withstand forces applied by lifting slings. Known or easily calculated weights
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