Belzona® Repairs A Hole In This Hopper Dredge Hose

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)

Customer Location:

Dredge operators in California, USA

Application Date:

July 1998

Application Situation:

Hopper dredge hose.

Problem:

A hole in the hose was caused from large volumes of abrasive solids passing through it.

Products:

Belzona ® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build)

Belzona ® 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Substrate:

Fiber reinforced rubber

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-12.

Belzona Facts:

Replacement cost of the hose is over $10,000.

Photographs Description

1. View of the Dutch dredge ship
2. Hopper dredge hose being inspected
3. Extensive damage evident
4. Area being rebuilt with Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)