CORROSION MANAGEMENT
Corrosion can be mitigated primarily by two methods. One method is technical approach, which includes coating, cathodic protection and inhibitors etc. The other method is managerial approach, which is less technical and more managerial. This has been not a major focus of attention for ship owners for many years. Corrosion management is concerned with the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the corrosion policy. The general conclusion of some authors is that the causes of corrosion related a failure is human error/ poor management control. These causes include lack of inspection/ monitoring, poor communication, mal -operation, insufficient design review and inattention to warnings/ technical information. Successful management of corrosion means that corrosion hazards are identified and the associated risks are minimized by implementation of appropriate action before significant damage is sustained by the installation. U...