HATCH SERVICING AND DIAGNOSTICS
Service and repair of hatch covers
Maintaining a fully airtight hold is crucial for cargo protection and vessel safety. W Galship We offer a comprehensive service for hatch closure systems, combining precise diagnostics with expert workmanship. Our services allow us to quickly eliminate leaks and restore the full mechanical and hydraulic performance of the covers.
Our range of maintenance services includes:
- Diagnostics and leakage tests:
- ULTRASONIC tests: A state-of-the-art, non-invasive method of detecting even the smallest leaks using ultrasound.
- Hose test: Traditional leak test under pressure, in accordance with classification procedures.
- Maintenance and assembly work:
- Replacement of seals: Professional removal of worn out and installation of new rubbers on hatch covers.
- Adjustment of covers: Calibration of the closing systems to ensure optimum clamping.
- Structural and drive repairs:
- Specialised welding work: Repair of cracks, corrosion cavities and reinforcement of hatch steelwork.
- Hydraulics service: Repair of cylinders, hoses and hydraulic control systems responsible for opening and closing hatches.
Thanks to our mobile technical teams, we are able to carry out most maintenance work while the vessel is in port or during transhipment operations, minimising the time the vessel is out of service.
