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Date Created: 11/17/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Caused by internal corrosion, the pipe had multiple areas of low metal thickness. 

Date Created: 4/25/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Corrosion was occurring from the salt water that enters the lumber mill from the ocean. This jeopardizes the bearing inside the ring that has a repla...

Date Created: 6/1/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem : Cavitation damage on propeller and hub

Date Created: 6/4/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer), Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)
Problem : Areas of cavitation damage

Date Created: 2/9/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer), Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)
Problem : INTERLOCKING FENDER DELAMINATED.

Date Created: 6/15/2021
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 Super-Metal and Belzona 9411 Release Agent

Problem : Erosion of the flange face caused ineffective sealing surface

Date Created: 3/28/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona 7311
Problem : Part of the cast aluminum motor cover was broken off. Welding, replacement and cold bonding were the options.

Date Created: 2/4/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Shaft was corroded and pitted from salt water.

Date Created: 12/14/2021
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 9611

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1111

Belzona 9341

Problem : There was a fair-size hole and a large thin-wall area on the elbow of a 30" circulation pipe on a sea vessel. The hole was located where the pipe pass...

Date Created: 6/8/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 2911 (QD Conditioner)

Belzona 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : Something sharp impacted these fenders hard enough to rip and tear through the 1.5" heavy duty rubber. This would allow water to saturate the foam cor...

Date Created: 6/8/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : While the ship was at a shipyard, someone used a steel cable to secure the ship to the dock. The motion of the sea caused the steel cable to work back...

Date Created: 7/16/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Problem : Corroded steel hull developed leaks. The initial response was to insert a wooden dowel into the 1/2" hole. The hole is over 10' below water level on t...

Date Created: 8/1/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 Super Metal

Problem : After 64,000 hours of operation, a fair amount of erosion had occurred starting to compromise the mating face of this drive unit. Up to 1.5 inches of ...

Date Created: 3/21/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212 

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : This flange is not designed to retain oil, but since there is a hose inside the propulsion shaft leaking oil, the need to seal off the flange to keep ...

Date Created: 10/1/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1151 Smoothing Metal

Problem : Several areas on the hull were corroding and getting thin. The front port side was thinning from wet/dry action due to being tied to a dock for a coup...

Date Created: 1/16/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Due to lack of frequent use, this fire pump onboard a US Navy ship sits for extended amounts of time with sea water inside of it causing severe corros...

Date Created: 2/4/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : The pintle shaft had pitting and corrosion present, which also created some wear. The pintle housing on the rudder wasn't as bad, but there was corros...

Date Created: 7/14/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Cracks appearing in the flange and leaking water when the system was pressurized.

Date Created: 10/12/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 2121 (D & A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Flowing seawater had degraded the original gaskets on several flanges of this 963 foot cruise ship. Further damage was caused by the removal of adjac...

Date Created: 12/15/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1131 (Bearing Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Impeller had suffered heavy cavitation and erosion due to contact with salt water.

Date Created: 9/7/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Problem : Two valves were damaged as the rubber boot that provided the sealing surface had suffered damage. One appeared to be damaged by debris that was in the...

Date Created: 9/22/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The internals of all 4 struts had suffered erosion and corrosion from seawater and needed to be restored.

Date Created: 11/26/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : Roof top near edges exhibited thinned metal and through holes.

Date Created: 1/1/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The Customer requested an erosion-resistant coating for a new kort nozzle installed in place of an old kort nozzle. 

Date Created: 9/17/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)

Problem : Capstans had been pitted and deformed because of chains that had been used to anchor to dock. Chains had been replaced by new technology rope which we...

Date Created: 9/27/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona 1123 (Marine Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Crew was using cleaner on shower that was not supposed to be used on aluminum. Cleaner was eroding the metal. Shower floor made of aluminum and drains...

Date Created: 9/16/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : Conveyor system had to be ready for use the following Saturday to unload a ship. Coal conveyor belt caught on roller and "burned" the belt. The termin...

Date Created: 9/27/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Sheet)

Problem : The piping was old and had not been taken care of. Many clamps on the lines, but leaks were starting to appear under the clamps. There were other plac...

Date Created: 9/27/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Conditioner)

Problem : Over the years as the dock hose had been drug around the deck and over shipside, the hose had been cut and gouged.

Date Created: 8/17/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 Ceramic R-Metal Belzona 1321 Ceramic S-Metal

Problem : Pump case surface was severely damaged due to cavitation from seawater and corrosion.

Date Created: 10/20/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona 2911 (QD Conditioner)

Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Due to the design of the Air Cooler, the gasket under the cover could not be changed. Over time and vibrations of Cooler, the deformed gasket lost its...

Date Created: 8/12/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditiner)

Problem : Seawater system flange surfaces were damaged due to corrosion and errosion.

Date Created: 8/18/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 9111 Cleaner&Degreaser, Belzona 1391T,
Problem : After the installation of the scrubber system discharge pipe, the chemicals included in the system such as sulfuric acid and sodium hydrogen sulphate ...

Date Created: 7/7/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Conventional methods of installation fairleads result in voids between the fairlead and housing. Bi-metalic corrosion may occur between aluminum body ...

Date Created: 7/7/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)

Problem : High cavitation damage under the stern flange of the propeller shaft

Date Created: 1/7/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner & Degreaser)

Problem : Pitted surface and metal loss due to erosion and corrosion on the seawater filter flange.

Date Created: 1/9/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner & Degreaser)

Problem : Cavitation damage on the propeller shaft.

Date Created: 1/9/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Problem : Sea water inlet valve sealing rubber surface has been damaged. Valve is not sealing properly.

Date Created: 12/11/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner & Degreaser)

Problem : Cavitation damage on ferry propellers causing lower hydrodynamic efficiency and less propulsion capabilities.

Date Created: 10/21/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Bow thruster tunnels surface has been damaged and metal loss occurred due to high cavitation environment of propeller projection area.

Date Created: 10/20/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 Super HT-Metal and Belzona 1391T

Problem : Internal surfaces of scrubber pipes are exposed to high corrosion and cavitation due to corrosive effects of the Scrubber Exhaust Discharge Water.

Date Created: 7/29/2021
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : Thruster tunnel suffers from erosion/corrosion that leads to cavitation and pitting

Date Created: 2/26/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion grade)

Problem : Strainers badly eroded

Date Created: 3/4/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-metal)

Problem : Heavily pitted and corroded on the out side of the thruster housing which would be costly and time-consuming to repair.

Date Created: 3/2/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Heavy wear on body of thruster due to sea water.

Date Created: 1/23/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : This compartment filled with air and used for underwater works was badly corroded and needed to be repaired and protected.

Date Created: 9/20/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi Build Elastomer)

Problem : Fenders on these boats were getting damaged which in turn increased likelihood of damage during contact with other ships. Replacement during annual do...

Date Created: 2/27/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Existing internal glass flake lining of this seawater filter had failed completely. Large fragments of peeled coating was causing obstruction issues i...

Date Created: 2/28/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Seawater pump housings was suffering from internal corrosion and local erosion after a short period in service. In order to prevent breakdown of the p...

Date Created: 4/23/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1151 (Smoothing Metal)

Problem : The width of exposed deck plating has had thickness measurements carried out throughout its life and has shown signs of thinning. They needed to repla...

Date Created: 4/1/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 5811 (immersion Grade)

Problem : The Tugboat had sustained major damage during a dock manoeuvre. This resulted in a dock bumper perforating the external wall at the rear of the boat. ...

Date Created: 4/17/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 5821
Problem : The propeller shaft showed heavy wear due to seawater corrosion.

Date Created: 9/24/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona Marine Metal

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Severe erosion and pitting of the jet drive transom housings threaten the service life cycle of the equipment and reduce the efficiency of the jet dri...

Date Created: 9/22/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : While in dry dock, it was found that the lower half of the port and starboard Kort nozzle drive assemblies had severe erosion on the propeller side of...

Date Created: 9/22/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The bulkhead in the intake plenum has holes rusted through the steel.

Date Created: 3/26/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem : The valve guides had corroded due to galvanic attack, all of the Cast iron that was in contact with the Carbon steel had corroded away as a result and...

Date Created: 11/20/2009
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi build Elastomer)

Problem : Due to the high cost of the new rubbing strip and the high cost of the boat being out of use, the client required a fast repair to put the boat back i...

Date Created: 4/20/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)
Problem : The USS Bowfin a Historical WWII Submarine had been situated in the Pearl Harbor Submarine Museum and Park since it was retired in 1971. After 20 year...

Date Created: 3/1/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II)
Problem : Bronze pipe system with cooling water was set going into the Naval Ship engine room. Pipes had sharp changes and angles causing internal erosion. The ...

Date Created: 3/31/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  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 ...

Date Created: 5/24/2022
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

BELZONA 2211 MP Hi-Build Elastomer

BELZONA 2911 Conditioner

Problem : The Ship Owner wanted to be sure clamp sealings on propeller shafts can resist to seawater and to clamps itself.

Date Created: 3/30/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1212

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : These aluminium chiller units had suffered severe pitting and metal loss caused by microbial attack and bi-metallic corrosion. The newly commissioned ...

Date Created: 8/18/2011
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Cavitation erosion occurring on lower section of the rudder.

Date Created: 8/17/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Due to the shape of the rudders, coupled with disturbed water flowing from the propeller, and the high manouevrability of the vessel, cavitation damag...

Date Created: 3/23/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Seper-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Two propeller shafts on a port utility vessel were badly corroded from bimetallic corrosion and eroded due to wear from gland packing. If left untreat...

Date Created: 6/16/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The 4 Jet Tubes presented severe pitting and cracking, due to erosion and cavitation. This existing paint system has failed locally, leading to metal ...

Date Created: 8/23/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Supermetal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Ships rudder stock was suffering from the effects of erosion-corrosion

Date Created: 10/13/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Weld repairs would be problematic & time consuming on this area. They would also not solve the original issue of corrosion.

Date Created: 5/25/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Eorsion/corrosion damage meant the unit no longer functioned correctly. Replacement of the unit would total around £120,000

Date Created: 12/27/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Belzona 9341 Reinforcement tape

Problem : Removal of the pipe & replacement part coming would have taken around a week, an unacceptable delay to the customer. Welding was deemed to hazardous d...

Date Created: 12/1/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 XL Metal

Belzona 1981 (Superwrap II)

Belzona 9381

Belzona 9382

Belzona 5811 Immersion Grade

Problem : No hot work was allowed in the area so welding was out of the question. Cold plate bonding was first considered over the full floor & up the walls of ...

Date Created: 3/13/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Erosion & corrosion had taken its toll on a marine skeg. There was significant metal loss in need of repair before the part could go back into service

Date Created: 3/17/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Supermetal)

Problem : The normal repair method would involve shrink fitting the bush back into place. The erosion/corrosion on the housing & bush was too severe for this me...

Date Created: 12/19/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : An area of corrosion had led to wall thinning on a bulkhead. Welding was undesirable due to the confined space & close proximity of fuel.

Date Created: 12/3/2021
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 1981 (Superwrap II Resin)

Belzona 9381 (Superwrap II Reinforcement)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Replacing the tank was not possible due to it's location in the bowels of the ship. Previous coating systems had not lasted as long as hoped.

Date Created: 9/17/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : The combination of sea water and erosion from silt and sand was creating an erosion-corrosion cycle. Extensive metal loss had been noticed on the face...

Date Created: 7/19/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  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.

Date Created: 7/19/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)

Problem : The US Navy required superior protection against erosion and corrosion in the transition area of shaft coatings.

Date Created: 7/19/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

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.

Date Created: 10/24/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1331

Belzona 9111 (Cleaner/Degreaser)

Problem : Jet Tubes were subject to cavitation from constant water flow. Since this type of jet tube units is not manufactured anymore, it was critical for the ...

Date Created: 3/29/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 1331, Belzona 1814
Problem : Weld overlay wasnt enough for the wear pads of this dredging rock box. This wear pad will see anything from mud, sand, oysters, rocks, dropped tools i...

Date Created: 3/29/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1331, Belzona 1814
Problem : The client had used weld overlay in the past to build up the worn dredge pumps once they hit their limit. This was a slow, expensive, and inconvenient...

Date Created: 3/29/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1331
Problem : These 50 year old pumps were getting very close to their end of life from sand filtering water service aboard tow boats in the brown waters in the Gul...

Date Created: 5/22/2007
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The keyway was damaged by galvanic corrosion and in certain areas the damage reached 40mm in width.Corrosion pitting was severe, up to 12 mm deep in t...

Date Created: 9/14/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (SuperMetal)

Problem : Hot work was not permitted on the vessel, so Belzona were approached to use cold bonding as an alternative to welding the hatches. 

Date Created: 2/26/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Supermetal) 

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The ship had severe pitting marks and corrosion on the rope guides. This meant ropes could be damaged when sliding over the surface. 

Date Created: 7/12/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

 

Problem : A test was done to measure the metal loss of the deck and a decision was made to cut out and replace the deck. However this repair decision was deemed...

Date Created: 10/3/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (super E Metal) Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Significant Galvanic Corrosion - from 3 to 7mm had occured, causing the bronze bush to be unsupported. This was a spade rudder and the forces on the b...

Date Created: 3/20/2007
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Conventional methods of installation result in lengthy times for machining of the housings. Corrosion can still occur if stainless steels are used.

Date Created: 8/31/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Conventional coatings were failing around the sealing faces and nozzle areas.

Date Created: 10/22/2007
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona® 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)

Belzona® 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The bronze liners had worn and required changing. The body of the tailshaft was coated with a vulcanized rubber lining which was generally intact. Fol...

Date Created: 8/10/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic XHT Metal)

Problem : High fluid velocities combined with elevated temperatures and chemical products cause erosion-corrosion when tanks are filled or emptied.

Date Created: 8/24/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Conventional methods of installation require many hours of machining time for press fitting. In service they can become slack through fretting and gal...

Date Created: 9/21/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The US Army required standard protection against erosion and corrosion when the ship is dry docked.

Date Created: 5/6/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Seawater had corroded the pintle pin and housing enough so that the pin was a loose fit in the housing.

Date Created: 2/8/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111

Belzona 1321

Problem : The man-hour would cost a lot of money to the customer to complete these applications, which would be more expensive. The customer chose to use Belzon...

Date Created: 2/11/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : After dismantling, 17 rollers were revealed to be damaged especially bearings, shaft journal and mounting seats.

Date Created: 12/11/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Severely worn bushing on the propeller shaft damaged the cutlass bearing causing vibration on the fishing vessel.

Date Created: 12/11/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem : Accident caused leaks on the flange and bolt areas of the fuel transport hose. This posed a severe environmental hazard necessitating immediate action...

Date Created: 4/19/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Transporting an 800kg fender from one area to another possess serious problem without a lifting device. Ships paints get damaged by temporary lifting ...

Date Created: 9/17/2021
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Propellers on bulk carrier had severe cavitation damage on all four blades of propellers.

Date Created: 11/20/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : To enhance control over SOx emissions from the ship hull, a ship EGC (Exhaust Gas Cleaning) system was installed. There would be corrosion issues in t...

Date Created: 11/20/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1331
Problem : The inner coating of the original marine discharge pipeline has been in service for 8 years. The inner coating of the elbows and straight pipes has fa...

Date Created: 4/21/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111 (Marine Grade)

Problem : A new boiler required chocking into place. A secure, vibration free location was essential to its efficient operation.  

Date Created: 1/17/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona SuperWrap II System

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Loss of steel, leading to thin walling on the boat's hull. This damage has occured due to corrosion within the marine environment. The asset owner was...

Date Created: 2/11/2011
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Severe erosion and galvanic corrosion between copper tubes and steel tube sheet.

Date Created: 7/6/2009
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Problem : Keyway and rudder pintle housing were oversized due to erosion corrosion and impact.

Date Created: 7/6/2009
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Bimetallic corrosion caused wear of bush housing with further damage caused by the increased vibration in the rudder steering system.

Date Created: 7/7/2009
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Damage on the original profile of the cooler top-cover due to erosion/corrosion, led to leaks and loss of efficiency.

Date Created: 1/28/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Erosion and corrosion had damaged the seal faces. Conventional repairs were not an option. 

Date Created: 7/2/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion damage and severe wear led to destruction of the old bearing and irregular form of the housing leading to increased annular space between th...

Date Created: 7/2/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Severe corrosion and impact wear led to destruction of the old bronze bearing and ovality of its housing. As a result a new Orkot bush bearing was man...

Date Created: 1/18/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Erosion/corrosion effects made severe pitting damage to the whole bow thruster and supporting pillar due to bad cathodic protection.

Date Created: 4/12/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : Upon removal of the top casing, the pump was inspected. It was determined that the bush seating was suffering from corrosion and wear and needed to be...

Date Created: 8/24/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Supermetal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetaglide)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Erosion and corrosion protection required for the internal surfaces.

Date Created: 10/29/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona 2211 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2921 (Elastomer GP Conditioner)

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)

Problem : Previous coaitng had failed by delamination, causing the shaft body to corrode.

Date Created: 1/16/2007
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Corrosion of port and starboard rudder stock seals, resulting in 1/4" (6mm) metal loss on the diameter

Date Created: 8/5/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Fairleads have been dismantled in order to realise  repairs to the hull. A rebuilding and bonding material was then necessary to fill gaps when fairle...

Date Created: 7/9/2009
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (UW Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST Barrier)

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Lead ballast have been stored in the engine room, leading to galvanic corrosion with the hull.This lead to heavy pitted areas, creating issues regardi...

Date Created: 10/17/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Units had significant erosion-corrosion.

Date Created: 9/29/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The rudder horns are subject to both erosion and cavitation damage.

Date Created: 9/30/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal) Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Rudders were showing sever metal loss in areas where cavitation attack prevalent .

Date Created: 9/18/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111 (Marine Grade)

Problem : After the scheduled maintenance of the main engine, it is necessary to align the system and apply chocks to the engine. Alignment tolerances between ...

Date Created: 9/30/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111 (Marine Grade)

Problem : The propulsion system has been aligned. The reduction gearbox must be placed on chocks that would not change their height with occasional compression...

Date Created: 9/30/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111 (Marine Grade)

Problem : The engine and reduction gears of the Propulsion system must align with precision according to strict specifications of the manufacturer and the marin...

Date Created: 9/24/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The rudders suffer from serious cavitation problems.

Date Created: 9/30/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The fiberglass surround designed to eliminate bimetallic corrosion around the bow thruster insert was not able to protect the area from cavitation att...

Date Created: 9/29/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Vessel rudders are subjected to continuous erosion and cavitation attack.

Date Created: 10/2/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The bushing areas had suffered serious bi-metallic erosion.

Date Created: 9/24/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Water flow through the ducts needed to be improved along with a decrease in surface turbulence

Date Created: 10/1/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Tail shafts have suffered from extensive loss of metal.

Date Created: 10/2/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)

Problem : Various areas of the rudders were subject to severe cavitation problems.

Date Created: 9/30/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The rivets on the bow that hold the two halves of the aluminum boat shell together would get worn out from the successive beachings.

Date Created: 9/16/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Bi-metallic corrosion had eroded much of the metal and welds adjoining the stainless steel insert positioned in the center of the nozzle.

Date Created: 9/16/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Bi-metallic corrosion had eroded much of the metal around the pintle mounting area, while the leading edge was subject to severe cavitation attack.

Date Created: 9/24/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Rudder pintle housing was badly eroded /corroded and required rebuilding.

Date Created: 9/24/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Problem : The mating flange on the underside of the vessel was badly warped and eroded, making it difficult to install the new component effectively. The use of...

Date Created: 9/30/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Bow thruster insert was suffering from major corrosion-erosion problems.

Date Created: 9/16/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Belzona 1811 (Ceramic Carbide)

Problem : The fan moves hot, moist, particulate laden exhaust air from the dryers. The hot air erodes the replaceable hardened steel blade faces while the swirl...

Date Created: 9/15/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The keel cooler metal was suffering from corrosion pitting.

Date Created: 9/17/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Bi-metallic corrosion had eroded much of the metal (about ¼ inch) from the rudder pintle housing.

Date Created: 9/18/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Bi-metallic corrosion had eroded much of the metal despite the placement of sacrificial zinc anodes on side of units.

Date Created: 9/17/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111 (Marine Grade)

Problem : Maintenance of the propulsion system of the boat, including the propeller, shaft, gearbox and engine, requires realignment of the main engine and the...

Date Created: 6/19/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal) Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)

Problem : Extensive damage to the bevel gear system’s casing.

Date Created: 6/18/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Dredger damage to the floating hoses.

Date Created: 11/29/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Belzona® 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Extensive cavitation damage near impeller and high pressure areas. Cavitation and erosion had led to the pump casing’s rubber lining being partly erod...

Date Created: 5/27/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Sealing surface repairs seemed very difficult because of precision needed to seal flat plate heat exchangers within the distillation plant. Ship's sch...

Date Created: 2/25/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1381

Belzona 1391T

Problem : Following service, severe corrosion was detected particularly at welded joints in the exhaust system. New sections required an internal lining to prov...

Date Created: 4/15/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1331, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : A local shipping company on the Great Lakes was experiencing erosion and corrosion issues on a tail shaft. The company approached Belzona and asked fo...

Date Created: 4/9/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona 2131 (D & A Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The internal hawse pipe was experiencing corrosion and also wear damage from when the chain would impact against the internal surface of the pipe.

Date Created: 4/10/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : As this was a newly constructed yacht, the customer wanted to line and protect the jets to prevent corrosion and erosion problems from occurring when ...

Date Created: 4/8/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)

Problem : The problem here was that two different metals were situated next to each other causing heavy galvanic corrosion. The customer would have had to repla...

Date Created: 6/12/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide), Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer), Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)
Problem : The customer was having issues with the drive shafts on their submarines suffering the effects of cavitation. As a preventative solution, they started...

Date Created: 7/15/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 1814

Problem : The pump was suffering from corrosion and also abrasion/erosion from the entrained solids within the process, this was causing a loss in pump efficien...

Date Created: 9/20/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Supermetal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : After 10 years of service on the river the hull of the vessel was suffering from cavitation around the propellor area. Previous repair method had been...

Date Created: 2/22/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Erosion and damage.

Date Created: 2/22/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Kort nozzles badly eroded.

Date Created: 12/22/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : This vessel was less than three years old. Because of impurities in the metal used, the vessel had suffered major metal loss through bi-metallic corro...

Date Created: 12/22/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : A breakdown of the seal had allowed seawater to enter the housing causing bi-metallic corro sion.

Date Created: 6/1/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)
Problem : The front fender for the eWOLF needed to be bonded together using a strong adhesive that would withstand pushing and pulling during the process of adh...

Date Created: 5/7/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal)

Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : Cross contamination of fuel/waste water is dangerous to equipment and environment. ship in constant service.

Date Created: 11/13/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Damaged generator casing allowing coolant into main sump threatening ships main engine bearings.

Date Created: 8/2/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Severe pitting caused by H2S attack of aluminum walls, top and supports causing leakage of sewage to bilge.

Date Created: 1/27/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Super metalglide)

Problem : The water jet tunnel was suffering from cavitation and corrosion the flange holding the impeller housing in place. The most severe damages were found ...

Date Created: 6/18/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 3211 (Lagseal)

Problem : Insulation on various complex geometries required waterproofing. Other solutions considered for this application were rejected due to Health & Safety ...

Date Created: 3/15/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : Severe corrosion of the mating surfaces led to the loss of metal. As a result, the gasket between the floor and the cover didn’t work properly.

Date Created: 12/9/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super-metal)

Belzona 1331

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : The ship caisson was experiencing severe corrosion which deteriorated the surfaces in contact with the mobile gates. This deterioration led to the mat...

Date Created: 2/22/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT Metal)
Problem : Erosion/Corrosion due to the constant liquid flow over the sump during cargo transfer.

Date Created: 4/26/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2131 (D&A Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : At late stage in construction it was realized that the design of the chain plate location into the superstructure would allow water ingress. 

Date Created: 9/26/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 5891 (HT Immersion Grade)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Corrosion-erosion of inside vane, outside flanges and stud threads.

Date Created: 2/28/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Problem : Deep erosion on the impeller duct lining

Date Created: 11/7/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4351 (Magma CR5)
Problem : New bund covers and supporting steelwork was commissioned for a large manufacturing plant. There were to be pumps mounted to the steel covers. The new...

Date Created: 4/1/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Damaged casing of the engine with leakage of cooling water from the water jacket.

Date Created: 4/4/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion damages and wear led to increased annular space between the bush and its housing and irregular form of the bush housing.

Date Created: 3/26/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Severe pitting corrosion on the liner body and damaged seal grooves

Date Created: 3/26/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)
Problem : Severe corrosion and impact wear of the bush housing resulted in annular gap between the housing and the bearing bush in excess of 8 mm.

Date Created: 3/27/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP High-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Five new sets of seals supplied were short in length and therefore did not fit the hatches correctly. 

Date Created: 8/12/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Support surface for bearing sleeves of tail shaft were oversized due to erosion and corrosion.

Date Created: 3/15/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal) Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade) Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Long years in service and chloride attack degraded the surface profile of the dynamometer.

Date Created: 5/14/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

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

Date Created: 11/14/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Cavitation on older propeller blades in service demanded protection of new propeller blades.

Date Created: 12/21/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Current repairs to corrosion damage in small bore pipe work not working. They were failing quickly due to the inability to prepare the nozzle internal...

Date Created: 4/12/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 5892
Problem : Customer wanted to protects a newbuilt lift station tank in a marine vessel to increase longevity.

Date Created: 4/11/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : The gray and black tanks inside the marine vessel were suffering from coating failure and corrosion issues. The main flange also required repair from ...

Date Created: 3/25/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : Deep pitting on the bow thruster tunnel due to cavitation

Date Created: 7/26/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The bow thruster body was showing severe erosion and corrosion damage due to the marine environment.

Date Created: 12/22/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Severe pitting, galvanic and crevice corrosion on the rail support flange. Welding was not an option due to the location of the damage  and the need f...

Date Created: 11/15/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 for rebuilding Belzona 1341 for priming Belzona 2141 for coating

Problem : Due to the nature of the shape of a rudder, coupled with disturbed water flowing from the propellor, cavitation damage was aparent on the rudder. Pre...

Date Created: 11/20/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Although wrapped with tyres on chains to help protection, the fenders were in need of a full service or replacement. Punctures had deflated the fender...

Date Created: 12/11/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The jet tubes suffer cavitation due to the high flow rates through them.

Date Created: 6/28/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 7111

Problem : Cutlass Bearings holding the tail shafts needed to be secured within the housings. This meant a pourable chocking product needed to be used to fill t...

Date Created: 10/29/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4411 (Granogrip)

Problem : Wooden decking in the fish hold and on the working decks make for slippery hazardous conditions.

Date Created: 5/19/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build), Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem : Customer was experiencing corrosion in their unlined drip pans.

Date Created: 5/28/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : The folded and welded seams of the Aluminium tank had become porous, allowing diesel fuel to leak out.

Date Created: 9/27/2009
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The Kort nozzles were suffering badly from erosion corrosion.

Date Created: 3/15/2012
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Problem : OnlY 16 hours was available to carry out repairs to the erosion damage.

Date Created: 2/25/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona® 2141 (ACR Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Erosion had worn through nozzle. Welding considered but high risk of distortion and expensive.

Date Created: 4/10/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : Galvanic corrosion damage on the boss sealing surface of stern tube system

Date Created: 5/7/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2131 (D & A Fluid Elastomer), Belzona 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner), Belzona 2921 (Elastomer GP Conditioner)
Problem : Belzona was selected based on our ability to effectively repair hoses damaged by ship strikes and adverse weather conditions. If left unrepaired, thes...

Date Created: 3/18/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5821
Problem : The customer was looking for a protection system for the internals of their new-build seawater pipe pieces on their luxury yachts.

Date Created: 11/8/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1814 

Problem : The dredger pump had suffered significant localised damage with several areas requiring repair. The damaged areas extended into nozzles, but the worst...

Date Created: 11/20/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 3412

Belzona 8411

Problem : This ship was the world’s first self-elevating Turbine Installation Vessel. The six legs allow the whole ship to be jacked up in water depths of up to...

Date Created: 5/14/2015
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Thruster tunnel was pitted and eroded in areas near thruster propulsion unit. Bi-metallic corrosion was also a component of the deterioration.

Date Created: 1/19/2010
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : When inspected by the United States Coast Guard, even superficial scuffs and tears in the outer cover can result in hoses being tagged "out of service...

Date Created: 3/8/2024
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1818, Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4151 (Magma-Quartz Resin), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade), Belzona 5831LT
Problem : The ballast tanks at this port service facility were suffering from corrosion due to exposure to seawater. Previously, metal pads had been welded to r...

Date Created: 4/20/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal)

Problem : The famous vessel required maintenance to one of the steam cylinders on board. Belzona was chosen to rebuild pitting damage caused by the high tempera...

Date Created: 3/7/2017
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1212

Problem : Numerous compartments, fuel tanks and storage areas below the waterline had been taking on water. Welding was limited to areas of the hull that had no...

Date Created: 11/7/2023
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : There was severe cavitation and corrosion damage on the surface of this bow thruster

Date Created: 6/17/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona 1212

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem : Welds connecting the diesel tank to one of the pipes has degraded. Previous attempts had been made to seal leaks around the weld, by adding further we...

Date Created: 4/26/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem : High flow rate, salt from sea water, and entrained solids cause accelerated wear of the water jet nozzles, therefore a protective system was required.

Date Created: 3/26/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121

Problem : Due to a last minute design change affecting the thickness of the installed glass, the window frames had to be modified. As the structure had already ...

Date Created: 4/9/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1341 (SuperMetalGlide)

Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : Areas and fixtures on the hull have been subjected to wear and erosion in service, leaving some of the steel exposed and open to corrosion.

Date Created: 8/11/2016
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Corrosion had developed between the two mating surfaces that made it impossible to effectively seal against sea water penetration. The alternate metho...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion of internal of Rudder Horn had allowed the press fitted bronze bearing to become free. Bearing was approximately 908mm (36-inch) diameter a...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)

Problem : Tires on lift are actually retreaded aircraft tires. Delamination of the tire tread due to use and exposure to the sun.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : Split rub-rail

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : Chocks pitting and the roughness was destroying the hawsers.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Hull construction errors required that one of three shaft bearing liners be relocated.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : Erosion/corrosion

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Crankshaft Bearing shells spun in housing causing wear in the housing necessitating rebuilding before new shell bearings installed.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Corrosion in water cooled top land area of engine block.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Severe erosion-corrosion caused by galvanic corrosion

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal) Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)

Problem : Very severe erosion/corrosion of steel components of the ship's rudder

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : Propellers on cruise ship had cavitation damage on all four blades of both propellers.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S- Metal)

Problem : Erosion caused the bearings to become loose. This caused the shaft alignment to be lost, which imposed damaging loads on the shafts, bearings, reducti...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 1341(Supermetalglide)

Belzona® 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)

Problem : The baffles are subject to erosion and corrosive attack. The customer required a material that could be cast and would be resistant to erosion and cor...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Problem : The evaporator doors were leaking and threaded holes in the evaporator casing for the door "hold-down" had badly corroded from contact with brine solu...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Severe erosion-corrosion particularly around flange faces, mainly by bimetallic corrosion.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The Transom was distorted by welding following repairs. Jet bowl no longer mated accurately with transom flange.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner) Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The rubber seals on the moving gates were being damaged by the concrete walls when the barrage was raise and lowered.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Pipe fittings continued to leak.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Rust in the forepeak holding tank.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Pitting corrosion on engine block caused o-ring seals to leak.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The original bushes were bronze and had caused galvanic corrosion of the housing within one year, becoming loose.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Aluminum substrate of this KaMeWa Jet Drive Tunnel gets damaged from entrained solids and mild cavitation.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Original specified coating material actually decreased the efficiency of the jets. Increase in jet drive efficiency sought to reduce fuel consumption ...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Galvanic corrosion and cavitation. Erosion accelerated by entrained solids.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona ® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build)

Belzona ® 2311 (SR Elastomer)

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

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1591

Problem : The original mixers suffered from corrosion from a combination of low concentrations of sulfuric acid and salt water. They needed to be replaced. The ...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Excessive pitting on the propeller was due to a combination of crevice corrosion and general corrosion caused vibration and uneven distribution of loa...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Problem : The large difference in pressure on the edges of this bronze propeller caused cavitation bubbles that in turn damaged the metal substrate after implod...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Much like a rudder, cavitation damage will manifest itself on the areas of greatest pressure differential. In this case, entrained solids and cavitati...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona ® 2141

Belzona ® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona ® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Problem : The sides and trailing surfaces of this large rudder horn suffered from cavitation and significant metal loss.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona ® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : The rudder and stabilizer assemblies suffer from cavitation and erosion from entrained solids.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 1211 (E-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion to internal of rudder horn had allowed the press fitted bronze bearing to become free. Bearing was approximately 908-mm (36-inch) diameter a...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Problem : Irregular shim required to ensure long term, stress-free attachment to curved GRP clad surface. Underlying hull is timber and steel.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal) Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement tape)

Problem : Tough corrosion protection required on exposed section of tail shaft.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem : Badly corroded hull at and below the waterline.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1591 (Ceramic XHT Metal)

Problem : During surface preparation prior to the installation of a Belzona coating, grit blasting damage had occurred to four internal nozzle flange faces. As ...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Severe erosion/corrosion damage, evidenced by more than a dozen small holes, and one large hole completely through the casing as well as a loss of up ...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Connecting rod went through the side of the casing, severely damaging the engine block

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Coolant leaks through inner walls of skin coolers.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2911 (QD Conditioner)

Problem : Bunkering hose outer skin damaged, potentially weakening the hose. A rupture could be catastrophic in terms of the environment and safety.

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2311 (SR-Elastomer)

Problem : Large roots and stones damaged cutwater and stripped rubber coating from pump.

Date Created: 11/24/2008
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:
Problem : Severe corrosion caused by hot exhaust gas and salt water, led to critical loss of steel.

Date Created: 7/4/2014
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Due to corrosion wear of the rudder seat project 11430, performance and efficiency have considerably decreased

Date Created: 11/12/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal).

Problem : Scratches on inner and outer surfaces of coupling.

Date Created: 12/10/2006
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)  |  Products: Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : Bearing housing of the gear box was badly worn due to bearing failure.

Date Created: 11/22/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Both the inlet and outlet pipes on the cooler were totally corroded through with large holes in the body of the cover.

Date Created: 5/25/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super-Metal)

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent)

Problem : Severe corrosion on the affected areas of the rudder stock and pintle housing areas.

Date Created: 5/31/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Severe corrosion and erosion inside the pump that led to many holes in the pump casing.

Date Created: 7/12/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : Corrosion due to failure of fiber glass wrapping.

Date Created: 6/12/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem : Worn generator drive shaft located in a narrow, confined place.

Date Created: 6/19/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 2111 (D&A Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Problem : Corrosion in the joint between the deck and the upper structure of the vessel.

Date Created: 6/23/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (ceramic S-Metal)

Problem : The propellers were severely corroded-eroded. A previous coating had failed; holes and pitting were found in many locations.

Date Created: 7/10/2005
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Problem : Pintle housing had become oversized due to corrosion.

Date Created: 10/16/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona® 4522

Belzona® 4523

Problem : Water passing through the expansion joints and existing gaps in the retaining walls during the flooding seasons.

Date Created: 3/11/2019
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal) Belzona 9341

Problem : The ferry had sustained a series of dents on its starboard side above the water line. One of the dents was perforated. The boat had recently come out ...

Date Created: 2/26/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products:

Belzona 1121

Belzona 1341

Problem : The pumps were damaged by erosion-corrosion due to the salt content in the water they were pumping. Holes had developed in some of the cast iron casin...

Date Created: 2/26/2018
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1331 

Problem : Erosion of the steel on this propulsion unit was getting fairly deep in some parts.

Date Created: 11/8/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem : Erosion corrosion was taking its toll on the inner surfaces of this seawater strainer. Years of inadequate protection from inferior coatings was drama...

Date Created: 11/8/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products:

Belzona 4111 (Magma Quartz)

Problem : The bottom of the hull had been attacked by leaking battery acid. Also while docked another vessel had collided with the yacht damaging its hull.

Date Created: 11/8/2013
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem : Bi-metallic corrosion was attacking the metal surfaces of the keel cooler. The metal surface had become badly pitted.

Date Created: 6/22/2020
Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 5892

Problem : The inner wall of the tank is seriously corroded and experienced a few failed repairment, which affects the normal use of water and requires long-term...