HATCH COVER INSPECTION IN CONSTANTA

Visual Inspection of Vessel Weather Deck Openings

Hatch Cover of a side-rolling type, undersides and rubber seal

Outer parts of the coaming and coaming brackets

Coaming table, compression bar and drain channel

Coaming table, compression bar and drain hole

Coaming table opening for quick acting cleat

Coaming compression bar, drain channel and drain hole

Hatch Cover of a folding type, panel sides

Hatch Cover of a folding type, panel tops and sides

Hatch Cover undersides and peripheral rubber seal

Coaming table with compression bar and panel supports

Hatch Cover of a side-rolling type, undersides

Hatch Cover of a side-rolling type, split joint rubber seal

Hatch Cover of a side-rolling type, compression bar

Hatch Cover of a side-rolling type, general view

UNIS INSPECTIONS provides independent hatch cover inspections in Constanta, Romania, for shipowners, charterers, insurers and P&I Clubs. We assess the visible condition of hatch covers, their components and associated weather deck openings before loading moisture-sensitive cargoes, during vessel condition surveys or as part of periodic inspections.

Our inspections help clients identify deterioration, visible defects and signs of water ingress requiring attention. We document findings with photographs and recommendations for corrective action to support maintenance planning and cargo protection.

SERVICE INCLUDES

Inspection of hatch cover panels, tops and undersides
Inspection of rubber seals and compression bars
Inspection of quick-acting cleats and locking devices
Inspection of hydraulic cylinders, operating chains and other operating mechanisms
Inspection of hatch coaming drain channels and drain valves
Inspection for presence of traces of sealing tape or expanding foam on the hatch cover joints
Inspection for signs of leakage and water ingress
Inspection of ventilation openings, covers and operating mechanisms
Inspection of access manholes
Photographic documentation
Preparation of inspection reports

REPORTING

The survey report records the observed condition of hatch covers and inspected weather deck openings, supported by photographs, details of identified deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action.