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Hatch Cover Maintenance and Operation: A Guide to Good Practice
Hatch Cover Maintenance and Operation A Guide to Good Practice Author:David Byrne This illustrated guide explains the fundamental importance of weather-tight hatch covers to the safe and profitable operation of cargo ships. Poorly maintained or secured hatch covers can result in total losses in heavy seas and are one of the principal sources of cargo damage claims. The guide describes the various types of hatch cover in use t... more »oday and explains how they should be inspected, maintained and operated to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety. It is intended for ship owners, ship managers, ship's officers, surveyors and all others involved in ship maintenance and operation.« less