Hobart, Tasmania.
“ The marine environment is the most corrosive on the planet. When it comes to corrosion, you need a specialist”
– Chris Davies
Corrosion Solutions are specialist consultants with years of experience in commercial fast ferry and the wider maritime industry.
We provide consultancy, design, documentation and specifications for corrosion protection systems.
We provide inspection, reporting and surveying services to certify and verify protection systems for new and existing vessels.
We provide similar services for land based systems. We also run research and education programs.
Maritime
We provide expert independent advice for new or existing vessels. "Hindsight" is a word I do not use when it comes to safety & life at sea.
10yrs experience in design of new build Vessels operating globally to DNV_GL.
Yards benefit by making the right decisions early in design. Save costs throughout the life cycle of projects from initial design through to commissioning & operation.
• Forensic engineering investigations of existing Vessels.
• Trouble-shooting complex technical problems in the field, under challenging conditions.
• Cathodic protection systems
• Antifouling solutions for internal piping systems. Provide inspection service and maintenance on most ICCP anti corrosion systems on the market.
Our inspections and experience can save you thousands of dollars in maintenance and help avoid premature failure.
Land based systems
Structures in coastal areas require special materials if they are to last. The harsh elements including airborne mist and salts cause damaging corrosion. There are many factors to consider to give your structures a long life.
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Stainless steel is only good if washed by rain water. Stainless fasteners with other metal structure can cause as many problems as they solve.
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Aluminium used for construction of walkways and handrails near the coast can suffer when using stainless fasteners as the Aluminium gets eaten away.
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Powder coating used on windows near a corrosive environment suffers where cut and stainless fasteners are used.
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Harsh chemical sprays and fertilizers can have a devastating effect on earthmoving and agricultural equipment
In addition to our specialist advice we are able to offer professional grade products to address these known issues, including:
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Nyalic®. Developed by NASA, when applied to Architecture or Stainless Steel provides a protective coating to maintain that “as new shine”.
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Wattyl duplex coating specifications for structural steel in highly corrosive environments.
Education &
Training
Facilitate technical presentations delivered to large groups such as Yacht Clubs and boat building organisations. These presentations are organised in conjunction with expert bodies in Australia;
The Australasian Corrosion Association,
The Australian Stainless Steel Development Association and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).
Chris Davies is the Chair of the Tasmanian Section of RINA and represents industry members in Tasmania.