SYSTEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING DURING PORT OPERATIONS, COMPRISING A CRANE, AND A BASE LOCATED IN THE BODY OF THE CRANE THAT SUPPORTS AND STACKS HATCHWAY COVERS

摘要

The invention relates to a system (1) for loading and unloading during port operations and equipment for supporting hatchway covers (11) of marine-vessel holds, comprising: a loading and unloading crane (2); and a base located in the body of the crane for supporting and stacking the hatchway covers (11). The invention also relates to a method for removing, stacking and returning hatchway covers in said system (1) for loading and unloading during port operations and equipment for supporting hatchway covers (11) of marine-vessel holds, comprising: i) having said system (1) available; ii) removing the hatchway cover from the hold and moving it using the carriage (9) of the crane; iii) transferring the cover and placing it on the base installed in the body of the crane; and iv) returning the cover to the vessel, transferring same from said base to the vessel, once the loading and/or unloading operation has been completed.