The Hatch Covers – Inspection & Maintenance online course provides adequate knowledge
for those designated to perform duties and responsibilities related to hatch covers maintenance.
Even though hatch covers are heavy and robust, they are delicate pieces of equipment requiring
constant care, attention, and maintenance.

The majority of damages to covers and coamings arise from bad practices and insufficient or poor maintenance.
Proper maintenance of hatch covers is essential to prevent cargo damage and ensure the safety of seafarers.

International regulations and guidelines such as SOLAS, the IMO CSS Code, and the
IACS Unified Requirements outline safe maintenance practices to minimize the risk of injury and damage.

Topics Covered:

Understand the factors and defects that influence hatch cover maintenance and lead to damages.
Outline common misconceptions that lead to poor practices in maintaining hatch covers.
Highlight common problems resulting from poor maintenance of hatch covers.
Outline good maintenance practices to avoid malfunctions and leakages.

Legislation & References:

SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regs. 3-6
IMO CSS Code, Part C, Section 4
IMO Resolution MSC.1/Circ.1432
IACS Requirements: rec14, rec15 & URS21
ICLL Ch. II, Regs. 14, 15 & 16

Other references include:

Bulk Cargoes: A Guide to Good Practice, 2016
A Master’s Guide to Hatch Cover Maintenance, 2002
Wet Damage on Bulk Carriers, 2018

Course Details:

Duration: 1.5 hours
Who should attend: Ship’s Deck Officers, Marine Superintendents, Superintendent Engineers
Approval: ABS

Hatch covers – Inspection & Maintenance

Hatch covers – Inspection & Maintenance