A Significant professional milestone and a landmark for ICorr

The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is delighted to announce the successful completion of its first direct assessment for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration, marking an important milestone in the Institute’s professional registration programme. We are proud to...

Engineering Intelligence: Creating Impact Through Knowledge, Leadership and Mentoring

As we approach International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd of June, this year’s theme – Engineering Intelligence – resonates strongly with me. While often associated with technical expertise and problem-solving, it also reflects curiosity, adaptability,...

Eurocorr 2026

Join us for the 67th Corrosion Science Symposium at EUROCORR 2026 ICorr’s Corrosion Science Division (CSD) is organising the 67th Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS).  This year, our CSS will feature as a dedicated specialist session within EUROCORR 2026, taking place...

Beyond the Games: Hidden Corrosion Challenges in Mass Transportation Systems

Big sporting events mean big crowds and the need for mass transportation systems.  In many cities this need has recently been met by retrospectively fitting light rail and tram systems into existing and older city infrastructure.  As you travel on these electric rail...

Authenticating ICorr Membership and Certification

Ensuring Confidence in ICorr Professional Credentials ICorr is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of its professional memberships and certifications. These credentials represent recognised standards of competence, professionalism, and commitment...

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026

As we celebrate Volunteers' Week, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our volunteers across the Institute of Corrosion.  "ICorr's success is built on the dedication of volunteers who generously share their knowledge, experience and time. Their...

Sponsorship Opportunities – Showcase Your Organisation at EUROCORR Dublin 2026

Join us in Dublin for the EUROCORR 2026! This year, the conference theme is “Investing in our future: corrosion challenges for green technologies”, organized by ICorr together with EFC, IoM3 and Dechema. This also incorporates the 67th Corrosion Science Symposium as a...

H. G. Cole Award 2026

The H. G. Cole Award 2026 recipient has been selected! Please join us in congratulating David Harvey for his selection as the recipient of the 2026 H. G. Cole award. The H. G. Cole award is ICorr’s most prestigious award for service to the Institute and is made on an...

STGB Report – Introducing Our New Surface Treatment Scheme Manager (STSM) – Grant Wright

The Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Wright as Surface Treatment Subject Matter Expert and Scheme Manager (STSM). Grant joined us on 1 March 2026 and has recently completed a handover period with Jane Lomas, who is retiring from the role....

Registration is Now Open

ICorr MIC Training Course 12th–16th October 2026 Advance your organisation’s capability in microbial corrosion management with this high impact, ICorr training programme. Designed for professionals in operations, integrity, inspection, management, design, R&D,...

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ETGB Updates

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In 2025, we laid the foundations for a stronger corrosion community through the establishment of the ICorr Engineering Training Governing Board (ETGB)—a structure designed to meet industry demands and raise professional standards. It was a year marked by productive...

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ICorr India Updates

ICorr India Updates

The ICorr India Branch has continued its programme of technical activities and knowledge sharing during the early part of 2026. The branch remains committed to promoting professional engagement, technical learning, and collaboration within the corrosion community. On...

ICorr Central Scotland Branch Updates

ICorr Central Scotland Branch Updates

ICorr Central Scotland Branch continued its 2025 / 2026 Technical Events Programme in January and February 2026, with presentations from Dr Reza Javaherdashti of the Netherlands and Dr Prafull Sharma of CorrosionRADAR UK, in two hybrid events which were held on 28th...

ICorr Aberdeen Updates

ICorr Aberdeen Updates

On Tuesday, 27th January 2026, the Aberdeen Branch held an in-person event at the Palm Court Hotel, with a presentation by Mike Westwood, technical sales engineer at Sand Monitoring Services (SMS). This successful annual joint event with the Energy Institute (EI)...

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Ask The Expert

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Ask the Expert

The questions in this issue feature pipeline corrosion and how to decide whether a full repaint or sport repair is required for a failed vessel lining Question: What is Top of the Line Corrosion?  When would you expect this, and how do you mitigate against it?  BK...

Ask The Expert – Issue 165

Ask The Expert – Issue 165

Question: Under what types of exterior atmospheric exposure (other than marine) is it necessary to test for soluble salts before maintenance painting?   PS Answer: The effect of soluble salt contamination on protective paint systems is well documented in terms of the...

Ask the Expect – Issue 165

Ask the Expect – Issue 165

The questions in this issue feature preventing corrosion of rebars in concrete and when to test for salt contamination of a substrate before painting. Question: What is the best way to prevent corrosion of reinforcing bars in concrete? CL Answer: By far the best way...

Fellows Corner

Electrochemical Noise

Electrochemical Noise

This article will look at the Electrochemical Noise Method for corrosion monitoring. Firstly, what are its attractions? Well, it’s as unintrusive as its possible to get, just using the fluctuations which are produced naturally by the corrosion process to tell us the...

Basics of passive fire protection

Carbon steel is widely used a construction material of choice for buildings due to its inherent strength. Steel columns, trusses, girders and beams are the critical building components, failure of which usually leads to progressive collapse of the local and global...