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Specification for Offshore Cranes API SPECIFICATION 2C FIFTH EDITION,APRIL 3,1995*$Strategies for Todayj Amerkan Petroleum Institute 1220 L Street.Northwest Washington,0.C.20005 Environmental Partnership Reproduced by CSSINFO.No part of the printed publication,nor any part of the electronic file may bereproduced or transmitted in any form,without the prior written permission of API,Washington,D.C.20005.STEP One of the most significant long-term trends affecting the future vitality of the petroleum industry is the publics concerns about the environment.Recognizing this trend,API member companies have developed a positive,forward looking strategy called STEP:Strategies for Todays Environmental Partnership.This program aims to address public concerns by improving industrys environmental,health and safety performance;doc-umenting performance improvements;and communicating them to the public.The foundation of STEP is the API environmental Mission and Guiding Environmental Principles.API standards,by promoting the use of sound engineering and operational practices,are an important means of implementing APIs STEP program.API ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION AND GUIDING ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES The members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts to improve the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economically de-veloping energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consumers.The members recognize the importance of efficiently meeting societys needs and our re-sponsibility to work with the public,the government,and others to develop and to use nat-ural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protecting the health and safety of our etnployees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,API members pledge to manage our businesses according to these principles:l To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,prod-ucts and operations.l To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materials and products in a manner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employees and the public.To make safety,health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning,and our development of new products and processes.l To advise promptly appropriate officials,employees,customers and the public of in-formation on significant industry-related safety,health and environmental hazards,and to recommend protective measures.l To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and dis-posal of our raw materials,products and waste materials.l To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve those re-sources by using energy efficiently.To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health and environmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes and waste materials.l To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.l To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of haz-ardous substances from our operations.l To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulations and standards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.l To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assis-tance to others who produce,handle,use,transport or dispose of similar raw materials,petroleum products and wastes.CONTENTS Page I SCOPE I.I.4 Record Retention.I 2 DEFINITIONS.I 3 CRANE RATING.7 3.I Rated Load.7 3.2 Dynamic Coefficients.8 3.3 Load Rating Chart.8 4 STRUCTURAL COMPETENCE ESTABLISHED BY STRESS ANALYSIS.9 4.l Analysis.9 4.2 Certification.IO,5 DESIGN AUTHENTICATION AND TESTING.lo 5.I Design Authentication.IO 5.2 Certification.II 5.3 Operational Tests.II 6 CRITICAL RIGGING COMPONENTS.II 6.I General.II 6.2 Wire Rope.I I 6.3 Wire Rope End Terminations.12 6.4 Sheaves.I2 6.5 Load Block Assemblies.I3 7 BOOM HOIST,LOAD HOIST AND TELESCOPING BOOM MECHANISMS.I4 7.1 Hoists I4.7.2 Boom Control.I6 7.3 Telescoping Boom Mechanisms.I7 8 SWING MECHANISM.I7 8.1 Swing Mechanism.I7 8.2 Swing Lock.I7 8.3 Swing Circle Assembly.I7 9 POWER PLANT.I9 9.I General.I9 9.2 Exhaust Systems.I9 9.3 Fuel Tanks.I9 9.4 Hazardous Area Classifications.I9 9.5 Isolation of Ignition Sources and Heated Surfaces.20 9.6 Diesel Air Intake.20 IO CONTROLS.20 IO.I General.20 IO.2 Control Forces and Movements.20 10.3 Power Plant Controls(Power on Board).20 I 0.4 Power Plant Controls(Remote-Powered).20 10.5 Engine Clutch.20 lo.6 Crane Controls-Basic Four Lever Operating Arrangement.20 lo.7 Crane Controls-Basic Two Lever Operating Arrangement.20 ill I I CABS AND ENCLOSURES.23.I I.I General.23 I I.2 Windows.23 I I.3 Doors.23 I I.4 Cab Access.23 I I.5 Platforms and Walkways.23 I I.6 Rigging Access.23 I I.7 Noise Level.23 I2 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS&EQUIPMENT s.23 12.I Boom Equipment.23 12.2 Guards for Moving Parts.23 12.3 Clutch and Brake Protection.24 12.4 Lubricating Points and Fluid Fi