Tag: hatch

Britannia P&I Club has published an article to inform interested parties how to maintain hatch covers properly, in order to avoid claims related to water ingress. 

As IMCA informs, a blocked emergency exit hatch incident proves to be "food for thought", as in case someone was trapped inside there could have been serious consequences.

A fatal accident happened on board a bulk carrier, when it was en route to Port Hedland, Australia to load a cargo of salt in bulk, Hong Kong informs.

In its series of hatch covers incidents, the Swedish Club provides lessons learned from an incident where water had entered cargo hold 1 of a bulker, causing wet damage.

The Swedish Club highlights the importance of securing hatch covers and checking that they are in good condition. Presenting a case, the Swedish Club explains how seawater may ingress into cargo holds in bad condition can cause serious damage.