Holding device and method for placing an object onto an offshore platform

Abstract

A holding device for attaching an object to a lifting device and for placing the object onto a platform of an offshore wind turbine is provided, including a main structure for being attached to a lifting part of the lifting device and a plurality of holding ropes for being attached to attachment spots of the object, wherein the holding ropes are attached to the main structure mutually spaced-apart. The holding ropes of the plurality of holding ropes are attached to the main structure by a plurality of winches, wherein the winches are configured for being operated independently by a control device, wherein the control device is configured to operate the winches in a way to compensate a swinging movement of the lifting device. A method for placing an object onto a platform of an offshore wind turbine is also provided.

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