CraneHoist 20230703v1

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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