BS 4268:1967

What is BS 4268- Marking of wooden hatchway covers about?  

BS 4268 applies to the wooden hatchway covers ships and specifies the markings required in order to indicate the deck in which the hatchway is situated.  

The position of the hatchway in the deck, and the section of the hatchway of which the cover forms a part. 

Who is BS 4268 - Marking of wooden hatchway covers for? 

BS 4268 on the specification for the marking of wooden hatchway covers is useful for: 

• Ship manufacturers 
• Design engineers  
• Chief engineers  

Why should you use BS 4268- Marking of wooden hatchway covers?  

Each wooden hatchway cover carries the following markings intended to locate: 

• The deck in which the hatchway is to be covered is situated 
• The position of the hatchway in the deck concerned 
• the section of the hatchway of which the cover form’s part  

BS 4268 guides you on the location of the deck, the position of the hatchway and the identification of hatchway sections. BS 4268  also provides you with an example of an application. BS 4268  guides you on the marking of wooden hatchway covers.