BELZONA PROTECTS A STERN TUBE (NON-BEARING AREAS) ON A A US NAVY SHIP

KHIA ID: 5664
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Portland, OR, USA
Application Date: May 2015
Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem: The U.S. Navy required superior protection against erosion and corrosion in the non-bearing area of the stern tube when the ship was dry docked.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Stern Tube Preparation
  2. Stern Tube Coating
  3. Completed Stern Tube Coating
Application Situation
Stern Tube on a U.S. Navy Ship
Application Method
Areas in stern tube were spot repaired with Belzona 1111 and then coated  with a brush.
Belzona Facts
Belzona lasts through the expected time between 5 year Stern Tube inspections by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).