By: T. J. Kwee, G. X. Chen, N. R. Lei, K. P. Tan, Y. S. Choo, M. H. Hong
Centre of Innovation (Marine & Offshore Technology)
Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore
Ships play a significant role in our life by carrying about 90% of the world’s intercontinental cargo. But the service condition of ships in the seawater is severely corrosive. It often costs billions of dollars on maintenance, repair, and corrosion-related down time of ships. Ships require the best possible paint protection to extend their operating life and to save money.