It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Brian A. Martin in Sydney from mesothelioma on Monday, 2nd September 2024. Brian had been a member of ICorr since 1972 and was made an Honorary Member in 2017, whereby the presentation made to him in Australia read as follows:
“The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) recognises the considerable contribution that Brian A. Martin has made to the science and practice of cathodic protection, in particular to buried pipelines, both in Australia and internationally. Brian has been a long-term professional member and then Fellow of ICorr in the UK; we know that he has been a strong supporter of the ACA and a strong contributor to Standards Australia, to International Standards and to the Training and Professional Development of Cathodic Protection Engineers in Australasia. He has pushed our practice of CP forward and he has given back his time and his enthusiasm and has fully shared his knowledge with others to the benefit of the entire corrosion protection community. He has earned this Honorary Fellowship of ICorr.”
Brian came to the UK in 1970 to study at Sir John Cass for his MSc under Prof. Lionel Shrier, who had just moved from Battersea/Surrey to Cass. Brian worked part-time at ‘Spencers’ during his MSc studies, with a desk in a dimensionally challenged office with a tiny window overlooking the Buckingham Palace gardens.
His contributions to Australian and International Standards will not be forgotten. Brian Wyatt and Markus Buchler much appreciated his contribution to the European supposed controversy over the impacts of concentration polarisation on CP (in all environments). This is still rumbling along in Germany due to folk who manage to misread some of the wonderful work done there in the 1960s and 1970s. Brian participated in the wide and open discussion on this in the CEOCOR Congress in Stockholm in 2016 and was a coauthor of the paper ‘Cathodic protection of soil-buried steel pipelines—a critical discussion of protection criteria and threshold values,’ which resulted from this. Despite one of the authors being H.-G. Schöneich, considered the leading pipeline CP specialist in Germany at that time, this paper still offends a segment of the German CP fraternity. Brian had been a member of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) since 1969 and was an Honorary Life member, holder of the Corrosion Medal, Australasian President as well as active in the Electrolysis Committee as President and Secretary for over 30 years. In addition, Brian was a P. F. Thompson lecturer as well as an internationally recognised expert in cathodic protection of pipelines.
He was passionate and intense about his profession, martial arts and very fast cars. Few people who have been a passenger in a Brian Martin driven car would forget the experience. Or wish to repeat it. More than that, he was a warm and engaging friend who will be sorely missed. Typical of Brian, he held a farewell Wake a few days before his demise to which all invited could see that, despite his illness, he had lost none of his essential spirit. Anecdotes about Brian are endless. from driving up an English motorway shoulder on a motorbike at 160 km/hour to see if it could be done, to surfing inadvertently on a Nudist beach. He really did land by helicopter in remote Papua New Guinea for a week’s unaccompanied trek to do a resistivity survey.
He was a lovable mad bugger in cars, boats, and sports. Always striving for excellence and pushing boundaries. These attributes carried over more safely into his professional life.
Brian is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Cheryl, and daughter Tara and grandchildren. In his memory, his friends have suggested that the first paper delivered to the Cathodic protection stream of each Annual ACA Conference be named ‘The Brian Martin Lecture’, and that it ought to contain some controversial issues! That will be a perfect memorial.
Corrosion Engineering Division – Corrosion Awareness and Working Day 2025: Join Us at the Net Zero Centre in Teesside
The Corrosion Engineering Division (CED) is delighted to announce an exciting event for Corrosion Awareness Day 2025. Hosted at the prestigious Net Zero Centre in Teesside on 24th April 2025, this event promises a day of insightful talks and collaboration focused on the theme of “Innovations in Corrosion Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems.”
In addition to the day’s engaging content, we are offering sponsorship opportunities for organisations looking to showcase their commitment to corrosion engineering and sustainable energy solutions. Sponsors will gain visibility among industry professionals at this event. This event promises to deliver valuable insights, foster collaboration across sectors, and provide inspiration for tackling corrosion challenges in a sustainable world.
To register, learn more, or discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact me at danny.burkle@lbbcbaskerville.co.uk Spaces are limited, so act quickly to secure your place!
Highlights of the programme include:
Industry Talks from leading experts in sectors such as All Energy, Nuclear, Coatings, and Cathodic Protection.
Insights from a Young ICorr Representative, sharing fresh perspectives and emerging trends.
The Presentation of the 2024 Paul McIntyre Award Winner, recognising excellence in corrosion engineering.
A Guided Tour of the Net Zero Centre, providing a first-hand look at cutting-edge facilities supporting sustainable energy solutions
Year 2024 marked a momentous milestone for the corrosion science community—the centenary of the publication of The Corrosion of Metals by Ulick Richardson Evans in 1924. This pioneering work laid the foundation for modern corrosion science, transforming it from a fragmented collection of empirical observations into a rigorous, quantitative discipline.
Ulick Richardson Evans was described in the Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society as the “Father of the modern science of corrosion and protection of metals”. Evans was born in Wimbledon. He dedicated his life to research and prolific writing on the corrosion and oxidation of metals. His keen intellect, innovative experiments, and commitment to advancing the field quickly earned him international recognition. Published at a time when the scientific understanding of corrosion was in its infancy.
The Corrosion of Metals was revolutionary. It was the first textbook to comprehensively explain the mechanisms of corrosion, with a particular focus on the electrochemical nature of metal deterioration. Evans’ insights provided engineers and scientists with the tools to address real-world corrosion challenges systematically, heralding a new era of research and practical applications.
Editor’s Note: The complete article was previously published in the November/December 2024 issue of Corrosion Management on page 33. We apologise for the incorrect picture of U.R. Evans included in the publication. Readers are kindly requested to refer to the current article for the accurate image of U.R. Evans.
Photo: U. R. Evans (Source: https://www.npg.org.uk/)
The Engineering Council report to ICorr CEng direct application has previously recommended ICorr become a full licensee pending resolution of a few items. ICorr under guidance from David Harvey had reviewed and provided feedback to the Engineering Council in January, which will be taken forward to their ratification panel during Q1, and ICorr will await a successful outcome. We offer our many thanks to David for supporting this process over the last 18M.
In the meantime, ICorr is setting up a registration committee including assessors and interviewers and their training requirements to ensure readiness when the full license is finally ratified. ICorr will still be working in close conjunction with our previous partner SOE (Society of Operational Engineers), who had been the main license holder with ICorr as an affiliate. SOE will be supporting our training needs and providing advisory support on our newly established processes in the initial period.
Please feel free to contact our New Vice President – Anthony Setiadi, should you have any queries at all in relation to the ICorr CEng scheme: Vice.President@icorr.org
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.
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