PREVENT
ASSETT DEGREDATION
Polyurea Coatings are coming into wider use across many industries and the marine industry is no exception. Polyurea and the shipping industry go extremely well together. Above and below the waterline, these coatings can be very effective in protecting steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. Polyurea is excellent at providing protection from the elements and anything that qualifies as maritime, offshore, or nautic can be protected by these coatings. Because seawater contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts and is very corrosive to steel, infrastructure and assets in or near marine conditions are particularly susceptible to corrosion. Efforts to mitigate corrosion in marine conditions persist as industries develop and implement solutions to prevent asset degradation.
The shipping industry is one that continuously faces corrosion challenges stemming from marine environments, specifically seawater. The worldwide fleet is all vulnerable to corrosion-related degradation of cargo tanks, ballast tanks, decks, and hulls, which can lead to higher maintenance costs, reduced service life, and potential failures.