Hatch cover
Steel cover that keeps the cargo hold weathertight; seals, cleats and drains are checked and a hose or ultrasonic test is done.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hatch cover |
| Russian | Люковое закрытие |
| Romanian | Capac de magazie (panou) |
| Polish | Pokrywa luku |
| Latvian | Lūkas vāks |
| Filipino | Hatch cover |
| Indonesian | Tutup palka |
| Chinese | 舱盖 |
| Croatian | Poklopac grotla |
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