Galvanic Corrosion

Galvanic corrosion may occur in fresh or salt water. It generally happens whenever two/or more metallic elements having unlike galvanic-voltages connects to each other electrically in the presence of an electrolyte. In other words, it can also be said that Galvanic corrosion is an outcome of the usual property of an active metal (greater in […]

Hull protection methods

Paints alone cannot accord complete protection to underwater hull. Areas above keel blocks are not always possible to protect by painting. Stern areas suffer erosion due to high turbulence caused by propeller. In these areas, chances of galvanic corrosion are more due to presence of bronze propeller which is directly coupled to mild steel hull […]