Marin industries - Import export

The HATCHecker is an ultrasound solution designed to test the integrity of vessels for weathertightness. Use HATCHecker to pinpoint the exact location of leaks in hatch covers. Focused Hatch cover leakage and wetting damage to cargo are a persistent problem in the marine industry. Confirm that hatch covers are weathertight and compliant with ruling regulations by using the new HATCHecker which includes cutting edge technology that makes both the T9 transmitter and handheld receiver light, compact, robust and suitable for use in the harsh marine environment. Simple The ergonomic and revolutionary design, vibrant colour display and limited number of keys make the HATCHecker easy to use, handy for travellers and allows for reliable leak detection with pinpoint accuracy on board ships. Affordable SDT’s quality and engineering, together with pioneering design and competitive price setting make the HATCHecker the most suitable and affordable solution for dealing with leaky hatch covers

SDT was the first to pioneer on ultrasound-based hatch cover weathertightness testing on board of ships back in the late 1980s. Together with MacGregor, Lloyds Register of Shipping and IMCS, SDT was able to put ultrasound testing of hatch covers on the world map and make it the preferred method for testing hatch covers by charterers, shippers, P&I insurers and stakeholders in the marine industry. Another first position for SDT is that further development of the tightness testing equipment resulted in SDT launching the world’s first Class type approved and bespoke SHERLOG product range in 2000. Ever since, the SDT SHERLOG equipment became a symbol of reliable and professional hatch cover testing. As no solution is complete without training, SDT & IMCS developed the first and only training course for ultrasound testing of hatch covers in line with the IACS UR Z17 criteria.