On 28th January 2025 at the annual Joint ICorr EI Event in Aberdeen, Dr Carol Devine announced her retirement from the Corrosion World as an MIC Specialist with NCIMB Aberdeen.
Carol has a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Aberdeen and a PhD in Subsurface Molecular Microbial Ecology, also from Aberdeen, with a special interest in sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and in the contamination of gas oil storage and distribution systems.
She worked for many well-known Corrosion and Integrity companies operating in the Energy Sector, including: Commercial Microbiology, Intertek, NECE, ICR and most recently NCIMB.
Carol has been a regular ICorr Presenter and a huge long-time supporter of the Aberdeen Branch who has contributed enthusiastically to numerous Aberdeen Corrosion Forum Events on the topic of MIC management, held in August of each year.
Her company NCIMB have also twice hosted the Aberdeen Branch Industrial Visit.
On behalf of the Aberdeen Committee and ICorr nationally, we wish her every success with her future plans and good health in the years ahead.
Stephen Tate
Immediate Past President – Institute of Corrosion
past.president@icorr.org
Photo: Dr Carol Devine Explaining Biofilm Growth and Dispersion
Photo: Dr Carol Devine at Aberdeen ACF Event, Hosted by Emerson Process Systems in 2018.
ICorr Signs Agreement to be a Supporting Partner for the 3rd Oman Corrosion and Materials Innovation Summit 2025
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is pleased to announce its role as a supporting partner for the upcoming 3rd Oman Corrosion and Materials Innovation Summit 2025, which will take place from 15-17th September 2025 in Muscat, Oman. This event is set to serve as a catalyst and a central platform for technological transformation and scientific collaboration by uniting industry leaders and innovative thinkers in the fields of materials science, engineering, industrial innovation, and corrosion management. This edition will delve into corrosion mechanisms, innovative materials, advanced coatings, and mitigation strategies that significantly extend the lifespan of critical assets across various industries.
This event is also an invaluable opportunity for professionals to network, share insights, and explore cutting-edge solutions within the industry. For more details about the event, visit www.omcorr.com
Renowned for advancing knowledge and innovation in corrosion science and engineering, ICorr exemplifies the principles of expertise, collaboration, and excellence that are at the core of this landmark event.
As part of the support agreement, ICorr will actively promote the event to its community by sending email notifications to our members, featuring it in ICorr’s social media channels, and listing it on ICorr’s website.
ICorr looks forward to supporting this important initiative and encouraging participation from its members and the wider corrosion management community.
BSI committee GEL/603 help create and influence standards in the field of cathodic protection in the UK, Europe and internationally. Our present GEL/603 standards chair has reached the end of his third term, and we need to find a suitable replacement.
Do you have technical knowledge in the application of cathodic protection?
Perhaps you work in building and civil engineering or specialise in onshore/offshore structure protection, are an engineer or designer of structures that require cathodic protection such as buried pipelines and vessels, maybe you’re knowledgeable in dc power supplies or anodes or are involved in installations, surveys, inspection or maintenance of CP systems.
The current Chair has reached the end of his term and BSI are looking for a suitable candidate to help lead the committee in its future work.
GEL/603 is highly influential, not just in the UK but also in Europe. It is BSI’s mirror committee of CEN/TC 219 and ISO/TC 67/SC 2/WG 11, which are responsible for setting European and international standards for cathodic protection.
The committee’s work covers a wide remit of cathodic protection in onshore and pipeline systems, offshore and marine uses, and other specialist areas including measurement techniques, influence of coatings and/or stray currents (AC and DC) on the performance of cathodic protection systems, and competence levels of cathodic protection persons.
The committee usually meets twice a year and meetings are held virtually. There is the opportunity to be invited as a guest to see the work of the committee before committing.
If you are interested in finding out more about the chair role or perhaps becoming a member of GEL/603, please contact Katherine by emailing csc@bsigroup.com, or to apply please visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSI-Chair-App or https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSI-Standards-Maker-App
CSC – Standards Development Manager BSI, 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL, UKwww.bsigroup.com | LinkedIn | X
2024 saw a very successful year for CORREX, with each person playing their part in the running and implementation of ICATS (Industrial Coating Applicator Training Scheme) courses.
We were able to assist people and companies using social value principles, which will have positive effects as we go into 2025.
At the end of 2024, past president Bill Hedges retired from ICorr and CORREX as a CORREX board member. Bill has been an amazing person to work with. His enthusiasm and ideas will be very much missed as he will be. I have been lucky enough to work with Bill for the last 6 years during his presidential journey.
The CORREX board also lost Stephen Barke (Steve) in 2024 as he also retired from the board.
Steve was the CORREX Managing Director before me and instrumental in its development for many years. His hard work and dedication were an inspiration to us all. Steve was also instrumental in engaging me as the ICATS courses creator, demonstrating his trust and faith in me at every turn. We will miss Steve very much from our discussions during the year.
We also lost Anthony Collins due to retirement from the CORREX board in 2024. Tony was our most fantastic honorary treasurer, working tirelessly on the CORREX and ICorr accounts for more than 30 years.
Although a hard act to follow, we were lucky enough to have George Winning of WOOD plc step into the role seamlessly.
It is the CORREX boards intention to add to the board during 2025.
With 2025 now very much in progress our suite of courses remains strong and now feature in every industry.
There will be some additions to our ICATS courses during 2025, updates where needed, guidance that may have changed, and some re vamping of photos and videos.
Work has also started on additional courses for 2025, so watch this space.
Best wishes for a wonderful 2025, and a warm welcome to the first issue of the year.
The overall theme for this issue is our Science in Parliament (Special Edition) Reuse, Renew or Replace? The first technical article entitled “Raising awareness of corrosion for a more sustainable world” is contributed by Prof. Gareth Hinds. It emphasises the importance of corrosion management strategies in reducing maintenance costs, improving asset longevity, and supporting sustainability goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The article also discusses efforts by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) and the World Corrosion Organisation (WCO) to increase public awareness and influence policy decisions to incorporate corrosion prevention in infrastructure projects.
David Parker has written technical article the “Value retention processes – valuable contributors to product longevity, net zero, and the circular economy” This article explores Value Retention Processes (VRPs), such as reuse, repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing, as sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing and recycling. The study underscores the need for policy interventions, skills development, and industry collaboration to enhance the adoption of VRPs in various sectors, contributing to a circular economy and net-zero goals.
Third technical article, “Mentoring the next generation towards better corrosion prevention” is contributed by our YICorr member Izabela Gajewska. This article explains the critical role of knowledge transfer in combating corrosion-related challenges. The article advocates for structured mentoring programmes, university education to bridge the skills gap in corrosion engineering. It also highlights effective learning models and strategies to ensure that industry expertise is passed on to future generations, enhancing corrosion prevention practices.
Christian Stone has contributed “Advanced corrosion management techniques to reduce cost and risk in our built environment”. Focusing on reinforced concrete structures, this article discusses the role of corrosion management and the adoption of specialist technologies in extending infrastructure lifespan and minimising costs.
We warmly invite you to contribute to our upcoming issues and share your knowledge with the community. Whether it’s industry news, technical articles, or striking images for our “Corrosion Around Us” feature, your submissions are always welcome. Additionally, we would be delighted to receive entries for our “Corrosion Morphologies” column and “Fellow’s Corner.” Your contributions play a vital role in enriching our publication, and we truly appreciate your support.
With kindest regards,Dr Shagufta Khan, FICorr Consulting Editor, editor@icorr.org
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