Hatch Cover Testing and Marine Surveying Article Library
Class Instrumentation Ltd would like to introduce our Article Library. This library is collated around topics relevant to our customers, such as ultrasonic testing information, and we welcome any suggestions for additions. All of the articles shown here are already freely available on the internet.
The purpose of this library is to provide a source of ultrasonic testing information which is additional to that available from regulatory, advisory, and consultative organisations. These articles are for reference and interest only and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Class Instrumentation Ltd.
No guarantee of accuracy is given and users of this information are to be responsible for satisfying themselves that the information is relevant and suitable for the purposes towhich it is applied. In no circumstances whatsoever shall the Association be liable to any person whatsoever for any loss or damage whensoever or howsoever arising out of or in connection with the supply (including negligent supply) or use of information.
The content of this library does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such
- Standard Bulletin Special Edition - Cargo
- Ultrasonic hatch cover testing: an update
- Hatch Cover Hotspots
- Why do I need a Cargo Safe? Watch this!
- Hatch Cover Supplement
- Turkish Discharge Fines
- Hatch Cover Maintenance
- Hatch Cover Maintenance (article2)
- Hatch Cover Testing
- Cargo Safety
- Fitness for Cargo
- Analysis of Major Claims - Ten Year Trends in Maritime Analysis
- A Master's Guide to Hatch Cover Maintenance
- Aon's P&I Mid-Term Review 2010
- A day in the life of the P&I Club's ship inspector
- Steamship Mutual Condition Survey Reports
- Ship Inspection - A report to the Members
- IACS Guidelines and Recommendations
- Guideline for Bulk Carrier Hatch Cover Surveys & Maintenance
- Hatch Cover Sealing Assessment
- General Cargo on Cellular Container Ships
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![]() Proper maintenance of hatch covers is esential if they are to be operated effeciently and kept weathertight. However, hatch covers can be complex pieces of equipment and maintenance is adjustment requires knowledge and experience. North has already publisheda loss prevention guide Hatch Cover Maintenance and Operation as well as a loss-prevention briefing to assist seafarers with this task. To provide further help a laminated help sheet is included with this issue of Signals. The aim is that the sheet will be readily available for use on deck and provide a guide for inspection. This wouold help identify problems before they become a serious threat and alert the maintenance team to intervene as soon as possible. It also provides an illustrated guide to common problems associated with sealing arrangments. Supplement of Signals Newsletter Issue 79 |
![]() David Byrne |
![]() “No deck washing or hatch-cover hose testing should be performed in port or at anchorage. Ultrasonic testing of hatches can be carried out in Turkish ports. Members are advised to notify the Association of any need for hatch testing as far in advance as possible so that the necessary ultrasonic testing can be arranged.” Omur Marine Limited |
![]() Sonke Pohl |
![]() Walter Vervloesem |
![]() Harald Olav |
![]() Key findings of the Mid-Term Review include:
Aon Limited |
![]() UK P&I Club based on a 1994 study by the Institute of Maritime Law |
![]() These are Regulation 14 &15 which cover the topic of Hatch Covers. Recommendation 14 Recommendation 15
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![]() “A claim that frequently appears for the Club is damaged cargo due to ingress of water through the hatch covers rubber seals. This is not necessarily a problem of seaworthiness but definitely one to do with cargoworthiness. The objective of this article is not to address all possible aspects of hatch cover sealing properties and how to rectify them, but to give some simple means for the crew to assure that the covers are in a satisfactory condition”. Kjell Augustin |
![]() Their questions include whether P&I cargo cover continues as normal. At first sight, the issue would not appear to be too complex; however, there are sometimes some important issues to consider. This edition of Standard Cargo sets out the steps that the club as a third-party liability insurer believes the ship-owner should consider before carrying general cargo on a container ship. Chris Spencer |