HATCH COVER SYSTEMS FOR OBO CARRIERS

Major features of hatch covers for ore/bulk/oil carriers are explained, considering type of hatch cover system, structure of the ship itself, whether lifting or seal release is used, method of securing the hatch covers, sealing, and type of drive employed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Terminus Publications Limited

  Speedway House, Quarry Hill Parade
  Tonbridge, Kent,   England 
• Authors:
  • Nagel, R
• Publication Date: 1969-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 181-182
• Serial:
  • Tanker and Bulk Carrier
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Terminus Publications Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Combination carriers; Hatch covers; Ore bulk oil carriers; Seals (Devices)
• Old TRIS Terms: Hatch cover seals; Obo hatches; Obos; Ore/oil carriers
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00007070
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 25 1970 12:00AM