Bulk carriers carrying elemental sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz are at significant risk of accelerated structural corrosion, with some vessels having remained at anchorage for more than three times the standard cargo protection period, according to a leading marine consultancy expert.
Corrosion protection is an integral part of the layup/startup checklist that is too often overlooked—sometimes solely due to lack of information, says Cortec Corporation, a corrosion specialist.
The 5th MECOC Expo 2026 returns January 27–29 at Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, UAE, uniting global industry leaders, technical experts, and solution providers to advance materials performance and corrosion control across the oil, gas, and industrial sectors.
