Hatch Cover Tightness Testing Device
Hatchtite™ is a lightweight, portable and robust instrument for the accurate and reliable testing of water tightness of cargo hatch covers on bulk carriers. Ensuring hatch covers are watertight not only helps you prevent cargo damage but can also prevent you failing inspection by the Insurance and Charterers’ surveyor.
Identify Exact Location of Cargo Hatch Leaks
Unlike hose and chalk tests, Hatchtite™ allows you to identify the exact location of the leak. Another advantage over the hose test, which only demonstrates whether or not there is contact between the rubber packing and compression bar, Hatchtite™ indicates when you actually have the required compression to prevent water getting into the hold space meaning you can identify any leaks very early and thus reduce repair costs.
Single Crew Member Operation
The simplified testing procedure of Hatchtite™ removes the need for a crew member to be inside the cargo hold during the test which means that the testing can be carried out by a single member of crew.
Test Your Hatches Even When Carrying Cargo
Hatchtite™ uses a transmitter placed inside the cargo hold emitting ultrasound waves. With the hatch covers closed, a hand held telescopic microphone is used at the hatch cover interfaces. The unit can even be used with partially or fully filled cargo holds meaning testing can be carried out at any time without interrupting your ship’s operations.
The system is fully compliant with IACS Unified Requirement U.R.Z17 and approved by insurers and P & I clubs.
