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Port State Control inspectors have been frequently identifying deficiencies during inspections related to the securing devices of cargo hold hatch covers and hatch coamings, according to a recent warning issued by classification society, ClassNK.
Such deficiencies included seizing, damage or missing cleats, as well as damage or wastage of cleat crutches (saddles) and so on.
Port State Control inspectors often confirm not only the condition of Continue reading “ClassNK issues warning over hatch covers and coamings deficiencies”