6 Hatches which are open at sea
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6 Hatches which are open at sea

  6.1 Where operational needs exist for specified hatches to be open at sea for lengthy periods, these hatches shall be:-

  • .1 kept as small as practicable, but never more than 1mē in plane area at the top of the coaming;

  • .2 located at the centre line of the vessel or as close thereto as practicable and compatible with the proper working of the vessel; and

  • .3 fitted such that the access opening is at least 300mm (12 inches) above the top of the adjacent weather deck at the side of the vessel.

  6.2 Spaces fitted with hatches which are open at sea for lengthy periods shall be provided with means for pumping out the affected space.

Parent topic: Part B - Watertight and Weathertight Openings
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