Heading for change - Alandia

Heading for change - Hatch covers and their maintenance

March 21, 2023 Alandia Loss Prevention Team Episode 28
Heading for change - Alandia
Heading for change - Hatch covers and their maintenance
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During this podcast we listen to the perspective of a Marine Surveyor on the topic of hatch cover maintenance. As our subject matter expert, Kaupo Püvi is a former seafarer with experience of sailing on general cargo ships. He now works for Van Ameyde Krogius where he is involved in loss prevention and damage surveys which frequently address hatch covers.

In this episode we discuss some of the common pitfalls that go against recommended best practices, the importance of training and knowledge, and the need for better shoreside support from the Shipowner to achieve proper maintenance and repairs.

Listen in to be better informed on hatch covers and their maintenance!

Introduction from Kaupo
Familiarising with hatch covers
Survey work
Maintenance and safety challenges to overcome
Short summary of the first section of the podcast
Maintenance best practice - the importance of the hatch cover manual
Bariers to good maintenance
Training and knowledge
Consequences/damages from lack of proper hatch cover maintenance
Rules and regulations, what should be recorded and where?