Maritime
Soluble Salts and Coating Performance
Due to the potential for soluble salts to reduce coating performance, testing the substrate for the presence of these salts should be...
Introduction to the Chemistry of Pipes in Seawater
The chemical reactions responsible for the corrosion of pipes in seawater environments are predominantly electrochemical in nature, so...
The Anatomy of a Coating Failure
Rarely does a coating fail because of only one contributing factor. Rather, it is usually two or more factors working in conjunction that...
Coatings for Marine Applications & Offshore Platforms
Marine and offshore platform applications are critical assets of national importance. With regard to anticorrosion coatings, there are...
11 Uses for Cupronickel and Why You Should Be Using It Now
Although cupronickel alloys were initially developed for corrosion-resistant piping and other marine applications, their use is now...
QUIZ: 11 Questions to Test Your Underwater Inspection Knowledge
Underwater inspections can be used to help maintain offshore and underwater structures and detect corrosion.
Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems
In harsh salt or chemical environments, bolting systems are often the first to corrode. What mechanisms cause this rapid deterioration and...
Corrosion Fatigue of Welded Joints on Marine Offshore Structures
When combined, fatigue and corrosion have an exponentially worse effect on the reliability and lifespan on marine offshore structures and...
Beginners Guide to Becoming an Offshore Coating Inspector
Offshore coating inspectors must possess sound knowledge of various coating types, their applications and different types of defects. This...
How to Stop a Ship's Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps
Discover the three-step process to stop corrosion in metal ships: identify marine corrosion, understand the cause and eliminate the cause.
Industry Experts Discuss Subsea Pipeline Corrosion Management
In this exclusive interview, three oil & gas industry corrosion experts discuss some of the key challenges in protecting subsea assets from...
Flexible Coatings for Protection of Marine Structures
Protecting offshore structures from corrosion and abrasion damage is an ongoing and costly challenge for operators. A polyurea coatings...
Engineering Ships for Better Coating Performance
When examining why marine coatings fail, the industry commonly assumes the cause lies in substandard surface preparation or paint...
A Monstrous Coating Failure and How We Fixed It
A renowned corrosion expert, author and past president of NACE International recounts one of the most challenging coating failures he...
The 5 Factors of Atmospheric Corrosion
You can see its effects on flag poles, rusty bridges, monuments and buildings... find out more about the rate of atmospheric corrosion and...
Understanding the Special Precautions for Marine Coatings Applied Above the Waterline
Ships and offshore assets have areas with an inherently higher corrosion risk than other areas of the same structure. These areas merit...
9 Things to Keep in Mind when Performing a Marine Coating
Essential topics to keep in mind when performing surface preparation and applying a marine coating. Although targeted at vessels, also...
Applying Protective Coatings to Ships in Cold Winter Conditions
Applying protective coatings to ships in cold winter conditions is problematic. Painting in low temperatures has created many modifications...
Preventing Tea Staining Corrosion of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel enjoys a strong and enduring reputation for visual appeal, but is susceptible to a type of corrosion known as tea staining...
