SUPER FERRY PROTECTED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Aluminum
Customer Location: Shipyard, Mobile, Alabama
Application Date: November 2007
Products: Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)
Problem: With the stainless components of the propusion system being in close proximity to the aluminum housing, the effects of electrolysis would deteriorate the housing.
Photograph Descriptions
- View of the jet drive housing
- Close up of the housing prior to coating
- View of the housings being protected with Belzona® 1321
- Arrival of the new ferry
Application Situation
Jet drive housings on new construction of a high speed ferry.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with the Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-2.
Belzona Facts
With the cost of drydocking the ferry and replacement or repairs of the housings, Belzona will save the vessel owners hundreds of thousands of dollars. Belzona has a long track record of protecting these propulsion units.
