detainable deficiencies to avoid(3): hatch covers

 

Hatch covers

Another deficiency imposed was that the hatch cover gasket of cargo hold has been found to be out of its rail and not properly maintained.

Hatch cover maintenance routines should be drawn up following the manufacturer’s recommendations and the ship’s crew should be familiar with these requirements. Before the ship leaves any port, all the weather deck hatch covers should be properly closed, and all locking devices secured. Regular checks should be carried out on the

 detainable deficiencies to avoid detention.