The instant the alarms began going off and the compartment hatches were automatically shut, the computer must have started calling for help.

The Nuumiian co-pilot of the shuttle opened the forward compartment hatch and stepped in.

After what seemed an eternity, but couldn't have been more than ten or fifteen minutes, the compartment hatch opened to reveal two Marines in battle armor.

Berg, I see a compartment hatch on Seeley's side in your cameras.

Below, the line handlers scrambled for the forward compartment hatch, seeing the water of the bow wave climbing the hull.

I open my fighting compartment hatch and deploy my missile-loading waldoes to assist.

All compartment hatches sealed when the ship was on alert.

The field officer turned from the screen to the compartment hatch to see his second in command leaning half through the opening.

The civilian's gaze fell, and, after one more awkward second, she stood and walked wordlessly through the compartment hatch.

The compartment hatch opened before them, and feet scuffed on the decksole as the waiting officers rose.