Belzona® Protects Stern Tube (Bearing Area) On A Us Navy Ship

Industry:

Marine (MRNE)

Application:

Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)

Customer Location:

Portland, ON, USA

Application Date:

May 2015

Application Situation:

Stern Tube on a U.S. Navy Ship

Problem:

The U.S. Navy required superior protection against erosion and corrosion in the bearing area of the stern tube when the ship was dry docked.

Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

The stern tube was grit blasted to an SSPC-SP10 and then the damaged areas were filled with Belzona 1111. Belzona 1341 was then brushed on and followed with a roller to maintain a consistent run-out tolerance.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona lasts through the expected time between 5 year Stern Tube inspections by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

Photographs Description

1. Stern tube of the ship after tail shaft removed
2. Inspection after grit blasting
3. First coat of Belzona 1341
4. Completed application