Course description
Training objectives
On completion of the course, participants will be familiar with:
On completion of the course, participants will be familiar with:
- The operating principles of hatch covers
- The construction and operation of various types of hatch covers
- The distinction between watertight and weathertight sealing and resistance to weather conditions
- Identifying the critical components of hatch-cover systems
- Recognising typical defects, damage and causes of cargo damage due to moisture and inadequate maintenance
- Carrying out basic inspection and maintenance of hatch covers and hatch-cover sealing systems in line with MacGregor best practice
- Typical hatch-cover testing methods, including ultrasonic testing and the "water hose test"
- Applying appropriate precautions during the operation and maintenance of hatch covers
Scope of the training
The training comprises theoretical classes covering:
The training comprises theoretical classes covering:
- The history of MacGregor hatch covers
- The construction and components of hatch covers
- Types of hatch covers
- Precautions during operation
- Inspection procedures
- Identification of faults and damage
- Maintenance requirements
- Sealing systems and cleats
- Tightness
- Knowledge of ultrasonic testing and the "water hose test"
- Typical causes of water damage to cargo
- Emergency procedures
- MacGregor and industry best practice
Types of hatch covers covered:
- Folding hatch covers
- Side-rolling hatch covers
- Hydraulically and electrically powered hatch covers
- MacGregor and TTS systems
Certificate: a centre certificate provided to all participants after the training as confirmation of attendance. Validity: 5 years.
Compliance
The training complies with the requirements of hatch-cover manufacturer MacGregor and, in principle, with the requirements of RightShip.
Target group
The training is intended for chief mates on bulk carriers
2 500 PLN
brutto (netto: 0 PLN)
Next date
09.09.2026 — 09.09.2026
SDK Gdynia
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