HATCH COVERS - A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Code No: 938

Video Running Time: 32 minutes

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Hatch covers are still a major cause of accidents to seafarers and dock personnel, and cause damage to cargoes and even the loss of ships when operational and maintenance procedures are not carried out correctly.

Recent fatal accidents on ships in the North Sea and Hong Kong have highlighted these dangers. In one fatal accident case, a Chief Officer was crushed between a bulkhead and a suspended hatchcover that was being removed. In another case, a stevedore fell into a cargo hold after his ankle was trapped in the loose end of a tag line attached to a hatchcover.

The audience will see some fatal consequences of incorrect hatch cover operation, from both the personal and practical point of view.

And, as modern hatch covers are sophisticated pieces of engineering, many will be featured throughout the programme with animated graphic sequences to explain their functionality.

All the peripheral items, such as cleats, rubber packing, compression bars and bearing pads are be illustrated and explained. With the emphasis on how they all contribute to resist the ingress of water and preserve cargo.

A detailed analysis from a qualified surveyor points out typical problems that can arise, with recommendations for corrective action and routine inspections. Testing by hose and ultrasound testing also be covered.

This training package will increase awareness and will provide an underpinning knowledge for the safe operations and maintenance of hatch covers.