Maritime
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...
The Impact of Minimum & Maximum DFT Values on Coating Performance
Two leading marine coating experts illustrate how to assess and control a myriad of painting process variables using a simple control chart...
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...
Mega Rust: Navy Trends in Shipbuilding & Corrosion Control
In an in-depth interview, Mega Rust chairman Dave Zilber shares his views on U.S. Navy ship design and construction, contractor methods,...
Working to Overcome Poor Quality Coating Practices in International Shipbuilding
This article delves into marine coating quality control problems in the wake of the 2008 shipbuilding boom, which have resulted in...
New Advances in Epoxy Protective Coatings
New epoxy coating technology that allows for true epoxy-amine curing in a single-pack product is becoming available in the marketplace. The...
Temporary Corrosion Protection During Storage, Transportation and Handling
Preventing temporary corrosion is an essential strategy for winning the battle against material loss due to deterioration of metals during...
Stray Current Corrosion and Preventive Measures
Stray current can cause serious damage if left unchecked. However, there are methods for detecting and combating it. Read on to find out...
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion in Seawater
When it comes to corrosion engineering, seawater is one of the most important environments to discuss. Here we'll take a look at what...
Marine Structures Create Unique Challenges for Third-Party Inspectors
Inspectors with previous marine experience tend to have a better feel for the ebb and flow of a project—however, even experienced marine...
An Interview with Leigh McCue, the New Director of the ASNE
The new executive director of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) shares ideas on keeping the 125-year-old organization vital...
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...
Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention
Due to its durability and corrosion protection, metallization (thermal spraying) is an excellent protection method for structures with a...
Coatings for Marine Applications & Offshore Platforms
Marine and offshore platform applications are critical assets of national importance. With regard to anticorrosion coatings, there are...
Case Study: Offshore Platform Implements Faster, Safer Corrosion Monitoring Tools
In this case study, oil and gas offshore facility operators confront the high cost and safety issues associated with retrieving corrosion...
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...
