Abstract: The invention provides a multi-layer hatch cover support pad for supporting a hatch cover on a coaming structure of a ship. The multi-layer hatch cover support pad comprises an outer wear surface for sliding against a mating surface provided on the hatch cover or the coaming structure, a wear layer comprising first and second opposite sides, the first side defining the outer wear surface, the wear layer comprising a first plastic material, and, a base layer comprising third and fourth opposite sides, the third side being joined to the second side. The base layer comprises a second polymer material which is less abrasion resistant than the first plastic material. By making the base layer, which in practice makes up the main part of the multi-layer hatch cover support pad, out of the second polymer material, the cost of the multi-layer hatch cover support pad is decreased.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-layer hatch cover support pad for supporting a hatch cover on a coaming structure of a ship. The multi-layer hatch cover support pad comprises an outer wear surface for sliding against a mating surface provided on the hatch cover or the coaming structure, a wear layer comprising first and second opposite sides, the first side defining the outer wear surface, the wear layer comprising a first plastic material, and, a base layer comprising third and fourth opposite sides, the third side being joined to the second side. The base layer comprises a second polymer material which is less abrasion resistant than the first plastic material. By making the base layer, which in practice makes up the main part of the multi-layer hatch cover support pad, out of the second polymer material, the cost of the multi-layer hatch cover support pad is decreased.