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    The document discusses an incident where a cargo vessel took on water through an improperly closed watertight door during cargo unloading operations. This caused damage to the cargo and posed a threat to the ship's stability. The summary emphasizes that maintaining hatch covers and watertight doors is crucial for preventing water infiltration, preserving a ship's integrity, and ensuring crew and cargo safety, especially in rough seas. Key points are that proper closure of these elements protects cargo and stability by preventing water seepage, while adherence to maintenance and operation protocols complies with important maritime regulations.

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    The document discusses an incident where a cargo vessel took on water through an improperly closed watertight door during cargo unloading operations. This caused damage to the cargo and posed a threat to the ship's stability. The summary emphasizes that maintaining hatch covers and watertight doors is crucial for preventing water infiltration, preserving a ship's integrity, and ensuring crew and cargo safety, especially in rough seas. Key points are that proper closure of these elements protects cargo and stability by preventing water seepage, while adherence to maintenance and operation protocols complies with important maritime regulations.

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    The document discusses an incident where a cargo vessel took on water through an improperly closed watertight door during cargo unloading operations. This caused damage to the cargo and posed a threat to the ship's stability. The summary emphasizes that maintaining hatch covers and watertight doors is crucial for preventing water infiltration, preserving a ship's integrity, and ensuring crew and cargo safety, especially in rough seas. Key points are that proper closure of these elements protects cargo and stability by preventing water seepage, while adherence to maintenance and operation protocols complies with important maritime regulations.

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    The document discusses an incident where a cargo vessel took on water through an improperly closed watertight door during cargo unloading operations. This caused damage to the cargo and posed a threat to the ship's stability. The summary emphasizes that maintaining hatch covers and watertight doors is crucial for preventing water infiltration, preserving a ship's integrity, and ensuring crew and cargo safety, especially in rough seas. Key points are that proper closure of these elements protects cargo and stability by preventing water seepage, while adherence to maintenance and operation protocols complies with important maritime regulations.

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    ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES

    PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES

    Dela Cruz, Jin Harrenz J. Seam 1


    BSMT 12-B1

    Incident Involving Hatch and Watertight Door

    Background

    In a harbor a cargo vessel was getting ready to unload its cargo. The crew had opened
    the hatch covers. Watertight doors to reach the cargo holds. Unfortunately due to a mix
    up and oversight one of the watertight doors remained improperly closed and secured.

    Incident

    As the unloading commenced rough seas caused the ship to sway heavily.
    Consequently water seeped into the cargo hold through the open watertight door
    resulting in flooding within the hold. This flooding inflicted damage on the cargo. Posed
    a threat to the ship's stability.

    Analysis

    This occurrence underscores the significance of utilizing and upkeeping hatch covers.
    Watertight doors within ports. Watertight doors play a role in preserving the ships
    integrity and averting water infiltration particularly in challenging sea conditions.

    Significance of Utilization

    1. Prevention of Water Seepage- Ensuring that hatch covers and watertight doors
    are properly shut and secured prevents water from infiltrating cargo holds
    safeguarding both cargo integrity and ship stability.

    2. Safety of Crew and Cargo- Maintaining the watertight integrity is crucial to


    minimize accidents and injuries to the crew while also safeguarding the cargo
    from harm.
    3. Adherence to Regulations- Following protocols for maintaining and operating
    watertight doors is vital to comply with recognized maritime regulations like
    SOLAS (Safety of Life, at Sea) and the ISM (International Safety Management)
    Code.

    Additional Points to Remember

    Environmental Protection: The risk of environmental pollution is decreased when


    watertight doors are closed properly, preventing the spilling of chemicals, oil, and other
    hazardous products into the sea.

    Emergency Preparedness: Well-maintained watertight doors can delay the flooding of


    compartments in the case of a flood or accident, giving the crew more time to react and
    safely leave the ship.

    Operational Efficiency: Well-maintained watertight doors and hatches facilitate quick


    turnaround times in ports by facilitating effective loading and unloading operations
    .
    Training and Awareness: Personnel operating hatches and doors should be properly
    trained on the significance of maintaining watertight integrity as well as the proper
    techniques for closing and latching them.

    Takeaways

    -Watertight doors and hatches require routine maintenance and inspections to


    guarantee proper operation.

    - Clear communication between crew members is crucial to avoiding


    miscommunications and mistakes when fastening watertight hatches and doors.

    -Respecting safety procedures and guidelines is essential to avert mishaps and


    guarantee the security of vessels, personnel, and the surroundings.

    Recommendations

    - Put in place a thorough maintenance programme for waterproof hatches and doors.

    - Provide crew members with regular instruction on how to operate and maintain
    watertight hatches and doors.
    - Improve communication protocols so that, during operations, every crew member is
    informed about the condition of the watertight doors and hatches.

    - Examine and update watertight integrity safety standards and procedures to align with
    best practices and legal requirements.

    In summary

    The incident involving an improperly closed watertight door on a cargo vessel


    highlights the importance of maintaining and using hatch covers and watertight doors in
    ports. These elements are crucial for preserving a ship's integrity and preventing water
    infiltration, especially in rough sea conditions. Key points include:

    ​ Prevention of Water Seepage: Properly closing and securing hatch covers and
    watertight doors prevents water from entering cargo holds, protecting both cargo
    integrity and ship stability.
    ​
    ​ Safety of Crew and Cargo: Maintaining watertight integrity minimizes accidents
    and injuries to the crew while safeguarding the cargo from damage.
    ​
    ​ Adherence to Regulations: Following protocols for maintaining and operating
    watertight doors is vital for compliance with maritime regulations like SOLAS and
    the ISM Code.

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