Hatch Covers: Operation, Testing and Maintenance

Overview This book provides a definitive study of hatch cover testing and maintenance. The book was written by Mike Wall, who has 20 years' experience in hull, machinery, cargo and condition surveys. During the publication process, it was reviewed by a number of experts and interested parties, including the SKULD P&I Club, who provided access to their archives to obtain a number of case studies. Content Preface Foreword The Author Acknowledgements   1 Why Hatch Covers are Fitted to Ships   2 Background to the Design of Hatch Covers   3 Ship Construction to Accommodate Hatch Covers   4 Different Designs for Different Cargoes 4.1 Bulk Cargoes 4.2 Containers 4.3 General Cargoes 4.4 Refrigerated Cargoes 4.5 Timber Cargoes 4.6 Other Cargoes   5 Hatch Cover Types 5.1 Pontoon and Tarpaulin Covers 5.2 Direct Pull Covers 5.3 Folding Covers 5.4 Roll Stowing Covers 5.5 Side and Rolling Covers 5.6 Life and Roll Covers (Piggy-back) 5.7 Sliding Tween-deck Covers 5.8 Pontoon Covers 5.9 Reefer Ves