{"product_id":"hatch-cover-maintenance-and-operation-2nd","title":"Hatch Cover Maintenance and Operation: A Guide to Good Practice (Second Edition)","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"productView-title main-heading\"\u003eHatch Cover Maintenance and Operation: A Guide to Good Practice (Second Edition)\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis illustrated guide explains the fundamental importance of weathertight hatch covers to the safe and profitable operation of cargo ships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoorly maintained or secured hatch covers can result in total losses in heavy seas and are one of the principal sources of cargo damage claims.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide describes the various types of hatch cover in use today and explains how they should be inspected, maintained and operated to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition has been extensively revised and updated and includes information on hatch cover testing, recent IACS contributions to hatch cover design and operation, plus a glossary of terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide is intended for ships’ officers, ship operators, technical staff, surveyors, lawyers and claims handlers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: David Bryne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e64 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P3710\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52958163435884,"sku":"P3710","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/Hatch-cover-maintenance-1-e1743384050187.jpg?v=1764830264","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/hatch-cover-maintenance-and-operation-2nd","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}