OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF HATCH COVERS

Code No: 506

Video Running Time: 21 minutes

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Due to the great variety of hatch cover systems in use at sea, this is the first of a series of videos on hatch cover operations. In this video we concentrate on folding and side rolling, hatch covers and their various operating systems.

The video establishes the vital role hatch covers play in ensuring a vessel's sea and cargo worthiness during the voyage. In this context the importance of correct operation, regular inspections and maintenance work is emphasized. The video then details the recommended safe opening and closing procedures in the right order.

Special attention is paid to the typical reasons for rubber seals perishing ahead of their design life. This is to ensure a greater understanding of the operational condition of rubber seals so that their use can be maximised and life prolonged in service. The video then introduces the viewer to the water hose test and the ultrasonic test to verify hatch cover sealing performance.