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Deck Machinery / Hydraulic Systems

Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 By admin No Comments on Deck Machinery / Hydraulic Systems
Deck Machinery / Hydraulic Systems

Routine maintenance carried out on deck machineries Deck machinery includes the following: General Maintenance: Maintenance schedule for hydraulic systems General Maintenance: Maintenance schedule for Windlass / Mooring Winch. Maintenance schedule for Cranes Maintenance routine for prime mover of deck machineries Maintenance of hatch over. Working of an accumulator and its purpose in the hydraulic circuit…

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Hatch Covers Safety Aspect

Posted on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 By admin No Comments on Hatch Covers Safety Aspect
Hatch Covers Safety Aspect

A chronological record of all maintenance work carried out on hatch covers and coamings must be maintained. It could be required as evidence to defend cargo claims. All Hatch Covers are to be hose tested prior each loading (containerships excepted) and the cause of the leakage, if any to be ascertained and rectified. Special care…

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Opening & Closing of Cargo Spaces

Posted on January 20, 2020January 21, 2020 By admin 1 Comment on Opening & Closing of Cargo Spaces
Opening & Closing of Cargo Spaces

We are taking about Hatch Covers Every cargo ship, other than tankers is provided with large size hatchways on deck to facilitate loading and discharging of cargoes. This causes loss of strength at the deck level, which has to be adequately compensated. Furthermore, the hatchways have to be suitably covered, before the ship can proceed…

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