Contents: Hatch covers and their function; Basic advice; Common false beliefs; Leakage problems; Leak detection tests; Monitoring and inspection; Maintenance and repair; Heavy weather precautions; Safety when working with hatch covers; Procedures to open and close; and Condition assessment forms. 

Contents
Introduction
1 Hatch Covers and their Function
2 Basic Advice
3 Common False Beliefs about Hatch Covers
4 Leakage Problems
5 Leak Detection Tests
6 Monitoring and Inspection
7 Maintenance and Repair
8 Heavy Weather Precautions
9 Safety when Working with Hatch Covers
Appendix 1 Procedures to Open and Close Hatch Covers
Appendix 2 Hatch Cover Condition Assessment Forms