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Lessons Learned from Offshore Coating Programs

This paper will cover the background of increasing regulations and audits, the reasons why many coatings and fireproofing systems prematurely fail, and also the solutions that may help address these issues that many operators face today.

Product Number: 51317--9226-SG
ISBN: 9226 2017 CP
Author: Michael Yee
Publication Date: 2017
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The coatings industry today is facing a myriad of issues in maintaining the offshore platform and assets. Currently in the Gulf of Mexico most operators are severely behind on the progress of maintaining these assets from corrosion.Through the use of inefficient specifications less than desirablecoating performance andthe lack of maintenance and inspection on these operating facilities; many have fallen into a state of neglect. With the increasing regulations and audits from the American Bureau of Shipping and BSEE many operators are struggling to keep up with the changes. This paper will cover the background of these changes the reasons why many coatings and fireproofing systems prematurely fail and also the solutions that may help address these issues that many operators face today.

Key words: offshore, coating, fireproofing, specification, ABS, BSEE, ISO 20340, NACE TM0404

The coatings industry today is facing a myriad of issues in maintaining the offshore platform and assets. Currently in the Gulf of Mexico most operators are severely behind on the progress of maintaining these assets from corrosion.Through the use of inefficient specifications less than desirablecoating performance andthe lack of maintenance and inspection on these operating facilities; many have fallen into a state of neglect. With the increasing regulations and audits from the American Bureau of Shipping and BSEE many operators are struggling to keep up with the changes. This paper will cover the background of these changes the reasons why many coatings and fireproofing systems prematurely fail and also the solutions that may help address these issues that many operators face today.

Key words: offshore, coating, fireproofing, specification, ABS, BSEE, ISO 20340, NACE TM0404

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