The rapid growth in the deep-water production sector worldwide has spawned a whole new generation of floating production equipment. This paper will deal with some of the unique corrosion challenges presented by these production systems and how corrosion is being managed using innovative coatings, cathodic protection designs and corrosion resistant materials. The paper will also address some unique monitoring and inspection issues that arise on these structures.
Key Words: Deepwater, Offshore Corrosion, Floating Production Systems, Moorings.