One of the common problems during cargo transport is wet damage. Seawater may ingress into cargo holds in bad condition and cause serious damage.

The Swedish Club Loss Prevention team has published a casebook where one of the sections highlights the importance of securing hatch covers and checking that they are in good condition.

The casebook features several topics with case studies and lessons learned, which you can use for training and discussion purposes.

Read the case studies (below) on hatch covers and find out how to avoid wet damage.

More case studies are available here.»

By highlighting the importance of keeping hatch covers in good condition, we strive to assist shipowners and crews in their work to prevent wet damage on cargo.