PML Applications provides independent and impartial in-person corrosion surveys of marine structures, vessels and components conducted by our corrosion experts.

We work with clients to identify the root cause of localised corrosion, providing comprehensive data, reporting and consultations tailored to your project with proven high-quality customer service and accurate delivery schedules. This allows our clients to either improve the efficacy of their systems through targeted R&D or enable the end-users to make informed decisions based on independent data relevant to their use case.

Here are some of the types of corrosion monitoring and consultancy that PML Applications assists with –

• Ageing assets
• Corroding ships
• Recertification issues
• New technology, e.g. material compatibility testing
• Biocorrosion and biofouling induced corrosion
• Weld corrosion

Carrying out corrosion monitoring is essential to the long-term integrity and durability of your structures, whether for ships, infrastructure, or offshore wind. Corrosion surveys are designed to identify, quantify, and monitor metal degradation in metal structures, helping our clients make informed decisions for prevention methods or decommissioning.

Marine corrosion and corrosion prevention have implications for:

• Classification Society Materials requirements (e.g. the requirements for the coatings, corrosion prevention systems, and their components)
• Engineering standards (e.g. revalidation of corrosion-repaired materials calculated through wall thickness measurements)
• Structural stress analysis (i.e. material loss and strength loss)

For safety compliance, it is important to monitor and regularly test for corrosion as well as consider material selection from the very start of your project to ensure the integrity of offshore assets and the reliable service of ships.

Ships need to comply with standards such as the thickness of the hull for safety. In commercial shipping, there are regulations to follow to ensure your ship is safe and compliant. Our corrosion team is well-informed in the regulations and testing of ship hulls, providing bespoke

PML Applications’ Corrosion Monitoring Clients

The team at PML Applications works on a broad range of applied marine science projects with clients from a range of sectors. Our Security Cleared staff are experienced in handling defence projects but are equally adept at working with commercial shipping customers. Sectors we are equipped to support with our corrosion monitoring and consultation services include –

• Defence
• Renewable wind
• Commercial shipping
• Offshore
• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

PML Applications’ Corrosion Specialist

Leading our corrosion services, Dr Tamsin Dobson provides expert knowledge and precision testing as an Applied Marine Scientist and Chartered Engineer. She brings together marine science and engineering services to provide robust surveys and reports of structures and ships in marine environments. This is combined with biocorrosion services and a consideration of the implications of biofouling on corrosion in ship hulls and infrastructure.

PML Applications’ team works together to offer cross-discipline support and knowledge to provide a complete package of services, ensuring your assets are being carefully planned, implemented, and monitored for longevity.

Our corrosion consultations provide detailed information to help you resolve problems and improve efficiency. To find out more about our corrosion monitoring services, contact Dr Tamsin Dobson at tdo@pml.ac.uk.