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fact that no time need be spent opening and closing hatch covers. The absence of
hatch covers lowers the centre of gravity of the upper tiers of containers enabling
more of these to be carried within a stability limit. There is a cost saving for the
hatch covers but this is offset by the cost of the increased depth of the ship and of
the additional safety features required.
