Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) (Vlissingen, The Netherlands) and CORROSION (Moerkapelle, The Netherlands) recently signed a contract for the cathodic protection (CP) system for the Combat Support Ship (CSS) to be delivered to the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN).
The impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system was designed in close deliberation with DSNS and is based on the CSS’ contract specification. This, in turn, is based on the system installed on board the Joint Support Ship (JSS) Karel Doorman.
The system, intended for the corrosion protection of the ship’s external hull, is an automatic controlled system that adapts itself to the circumstances where the vessel operates. It is equipped with ICCP power control units connected to the management system to provide direct control and read-outs. Moreover, the ICCP system is divided into several individual operating modules to meet optimum performance.
CORROSION is described as an internationally recognized specialist in creative and sustainable solutions for corrosion and fouling protection. With around 80 employees in total, CORROSION has offices in Germany, Vietnam, and China, with 36 agents representing the Dutch company worldwide.
The company not only designs, manufactures, and maintains CP systems, but it also has an on-site laboratory, where extensive and various research is conducted into corrosion and fouling-related issues. For example, in an exclusive cooperation with Philips, CORROSION says it has developed a non-chemical alternative solution for the prevention of marine growth.
CORROSION has designed and supplied CP systems for almost all the vessels built by DSNS in the last 20 years, according to DSNS officials.
Source: Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, nlnavy.damen.com.