This book is an authoritative & superbly illustrated guide to hatch cover surveys & inspections. It contains a large selection of photographs of hatch covers – over 400 – & is an indispensable guide for inspectors, surveyors, fleet managers, P&I clubs & others concerned with claims.
Includes:: photographs of all the main hatch types, photographic evidence of good condition, plus evidence of defects & deficiencies, & a special section on hatch testing including ultrasound techniques.