Features of "Pallet Deck System" developed recently by Vickers Ltd., in England Shipbuilding Group; for four-deck vessel, at second and fourth deck levels series of portable roller beams are provided to take Pallet Deck rollers, while at third deck and tank top level Pallet Decks run out directly onto flush hatch and tank top plating; flush hatches could be fitted at all deck levels if required, in place of portable roller beams; all cargo handling is done within area of hatchway; new method is suitable for handling containerized, palletized and break bulk cargoes, but bulk and liquid cargoes may also be carried provided they are containerized.
Maritime cargo handling improvements
Dock Harbour Authority
Dock and Harbour Authority ; 46 , n 540
1965
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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