Bow Truster Protection With Belzona

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)

Customer Location:

Dockyard, Montenegro

Application Date:

November, 2008

Application Situation:

Bow thruster on cargo vessel

Problem:

Pitting damage caused by erosion/corrosion to the bow thruster.

Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Substrate:

Cast iron

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets SOS-1 and 2.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona's excellent time saving renewal and protection method was a fraction the cost  compared to replacement and dry-dock time consuming alternative. Restoration with Belzona was done in 48 hours, resulting in long term erosion/corrosion protection.

Photographs Description

1. Bow thruster
2. Pitting damage clearly evident
3. Reinforcing Tape being combined with Belzona 1311
4. Belzona 1321 protective coating applied to complete the job