Folding Hatch Cover - Compact, Weathertight Protection for Efficient Cargo Operations

MacGregor folding hatch covers deliver uncompromised weathertight cargo protection while maximising your available deck and hold space. Operated by hydraulic cylinders and composed of hinged panels that fold compactly. They are the preferred choice for vessels where large hatch openings and efficient cargo handling are essential.

Bulk carriers General cargo Multipurpose
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Key benefits

MacGregor folding hatch covers combine dependable cargo protection with space-efficient design, enabling fast, safe, and flexible cargo operations.

  • Uncompromised cargo protection against weather and sea exposure safeguarding your cargo and ensuring crew safety.
  • Efficient use of cargo space through a compact folding design that minimises stowage area on deck, giving you larger hatch openings.
  • Fast and safe loading and discharge enabled by optimised hatch cover arrangement and control system that maximise cargo handling efficiency in port.
  • Reduced maintenance costs through Flexipad bearing pads that minimise friction and wear, extending service intervals and lowering your total cost of ownership.
  • Reliable sealing technology delivers consistent weathertight performance, keeping your cargo protected even under demanding sea conditions.
  • Long knowledge and experience from design and manufacturing 

Together, these benefits make MacGregor folding hatch covers the proven choice for general cargo vessels and smaller bulk carriers.


Key features

Designed to maximise cargo handling efficiency, MacGregor folding hatch covers offer flexible configurations for a wide range of vessel types and hatch sizes.

  • Hydraulic cylinder operation acting directly on end hinge arms for reliable, controlled folding and stowage.
  • Hinged folding-pair design with two or more panels connected by hinges, stowing compactly at the fore and aft ends of the hatch.
  • Configurable multi-folding arrangements with up to 12 panels per hatch, using leading and trailing pairs to suit different hatch opening sizes and operational requirements.
  • Double-sided panel construction provides a smooth lower surface for easy cleaning between cargoes, enabling shorter port turnarounds.
  • Deck cargo capability allows payload to be applied directly on top of the hatch covers, forming functional cargo areas for flexible operations.

These features work together to deliver compact stowage, fast operation, and reliable weathertight sealing for your cargo.

MacGregor folding hatch covers deliver uncompromised weathertight cargo protection while maximising your available deck and hold space. MacGregor folding hatch covers combine dependable cargo protection with space-efficient design, enabling fast, safe, and flexible cargo operations. gallery icon 1/4
  • Technical Features

  • Ship Types

    MacGregor folding hatch covers are designed for a range of vessel types where cargo space efficiency and large hatch openings are priorities:

    • Bulk carriers (Handysize, Handymax, Supramax, and Ultramax)
    • General cargo vessels
    • Multipurpose vessels

  • Complementary Solutions

    MacGregor folding hatch covers integrate seamlessly with other MacGregor cargo handling solutions for an optimised deck arrangement:

     

    When designed together, MacGregor hatch covers and cranes ensure a highly efficient, well-functioning deck arrangement that optimises dry cargo flow.

  • References

    MacGregor folding hatch covers are trusted by the world’s leading ship owners. With a market-leading position built over nearly a century of innovation, MacGregor delivers proven reliability and customer satisfaction across global fleets.

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