Hatch Covers

Operation, Testing and Maintenance
By Mike Wall

"Hatch Covers" is published in cooperation with
Witherby Seamanship International Ltd.

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Contents

  1. Why Hatch Covers are Fitted to Ships
     
  2. Background to the Design of Hatch Covers
     
  3. Ship Construction to Accommodate Hatch Covers
     
  4. Different Designs for Different Cargoes
     
  5. Hatch Cover Types
     
  6. The Differences Between Watertightness and Weathertightness
     
  7. Care and Maintenance of Hatch Covers
     
  8. Reasons for Hatch Cover Testing by Various Organisations and the Role of the Marine Surveyor in these Tests
     
  9. The Various Hatch Cover Testing Methods
     
  10. The Use of Ultrasound Testing Equipment, Principles and Operation of the Varied Equipment Available on the Market
     
  11. Client Approval of Ultrasound Testing Equipment and Operators
     
  12. Common Defects Found when Hatch Cover Testing
     
  13. Repairs to Hatch Covers
     
    Case Studies