The Ship Cover is a closed device that ensures the watertightness of the hull and the safety of the ship inside the hold, while also having a certain ability to resist pressure. The degree of mechanization and automation in opening and closing hatch covers directly affects the labor intensity of personnel, as well as the loading and unloading production efficiency and berthing time of ships. The water tightness, strength, and reliability of the hatch cover are related to the quality of cargo transportation and the safety of the ship.
The cover at the opening of the ship on the open deck of a ship is usually made of steel to ensure the tightness of the cargo hold opening. Common types include folding, side opening, lifting, and so on.
1. Installed on a larger hatch, usually consisting of several hatch covers and equipped with specialized sealing devices.
2. Close the cover plate of the ship. Generally composed of several blocks. There are two types of hatch covers: assembled hatch covers and mechanical hatch covers.
