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Case study: Shipping

Damage to ship's hull

Customer demand

Why are there perforation in the hull of my aluminum seagoing vessel?

Approach

On-site inspection (South America)
Checking the material of the ship’s hull with regard to the specification
Analysis of various corrosion products
Various water samples

Final conclusion:

The pit-shaped corrosion was caused by a combination of evaporating seawater, incorrect cleaning agents and high temperature.

Advice

Apply a suitable cleaning agent in combination with the cleaning regime.