n  Scope

Poor maintenance of hatch covers, seals and coamings, resulting in water entering a ship’s hold can lead to highly expensive or even devastating consequences. Testing that hatch covers are weather-tight is a fundamental requirement for preventing damage to cargo and ensuring the safety of a vessel and its crew.

The 1 day course covers the proper Inspection and Maintenance of Hatch Cover based
on ICLL recommendations and RIGHTSHIP inspection and Safe Practices.

n  Training Outcomes

·        Be able to Define what is meant by the terms ‘hatch’ and ‘hatch cover’.

·        Explain the importance of hatch covers.

·        Be able to Identify different types of hatch covers

·        Describe the inspection and maintenance requirements of hatch covers.

·        Describe the precautions that should be taken before and after heavy weather.

·        Know the procedure and Identify the safety requirements when opening and closing hatch covers.

·        Describe how to test the integrity of hatch covers.

n  Entry Standards

This course is intended for all deck and engine officers, including deck ratings and particularly the chief officers who will embark in a bulk carrier and safely perform the task of a cargo officer.