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2.4 LIFT AWAY<br />

2.4.1 Description<br />

Figure 2.4 Lift away <strong>type</strong> <strong>cover</strong>s<br />

Source: - Walter Vervloesem - IMCS<br />

Lift-away <strong>hatch</strong> <strong>cover</strong>s for use on the weather deck are divided into two<br />

categories as follows: .<br />

SINGLE-PANEL COVERS: MULTI-PANEL COVERS:<br />

single-opening abreast with longitudinal joints .<br />

multi-opening abreast with transverse joints .<br />

<strong>Single</strong>-Panel <strong>type</strong>s comprise one <strong>cover</strong> for each opening i.e. there are no joints. They<br />

are normally specified for bulk carriers in the case <strong>of</strong> single opening abreast, and for<br />

cellular containerships in the case <strong>of</strong> multi-opening abreast configurations.<br />

Multi-Panel <strong>cover</strong>s comprise several separate panels for each <strong>hatch</strong> opening.<br />

They are used for cellular containerships in the case <strong>of</strong> longitudinal joints, and for<br />

multipurpose cargo ships and heavy cargo tonnage in the case <strong>of</strong> transversal joints<br />

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