Marine Materials and Corrosion Prevention are paramount considerations in the maritime industry, especially for the Merchant Navy. The choice of materials, their properties, and effective corrosion prevention techniques play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, durability and efficiency of vessels. This subject area covers the importance of materials selection, corrosion fundamentals, prevention technologies and maintenance strategies. Understanding safeguarding vessels against the corrosive forces of the marine environment and ensuring compliance with international standards.

This short course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of marine materials and corrosion prevention in the context of the merchant navy. Participants will learn about the properties and characteristics of materials commonly used in marine environments and gain insights into effective corrosion prevention strategies to ensure the safety and longevity of vessels and their components.

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Fairwater Education

Fairwater Education provides expertise in education, specialising in all aspects of maritime education and training needs across the sector. With experience across all educational settings, Fairwater Education aims to support the development of all individuals and organisations wishing to engage with continuous professional development. In order to achieve this, our team includes qualified and experienced educators, maritime industry backgrounds, qualifications to Masters Level and professional body Fellowships.

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