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ICorr STSM – Job Vacancy
The Institute of Corrosion welcomes applications from ICorr members, for this important arising vacancy due to retirement of Jane Lomas, FICorr the existing post holder. Job Title: Training Scheme Manager (Surface Treatments and Passive Fire Protection)...
Argyll Ruane (ARL) becomes our 9th New Corporate Member
ARL have a very long association with ICorr as a Training Partner With over 25 years of experience, ARL are a world-leading provider of coatings training and examinations in all major methods. Accredited by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr), our courses range from...
ICorr Wales and South-West Branch Marks One-Year Anniversary with Joint Event in Cardiff with IOM3 Newport and Cardiff Materials Society
The Wales and South-West Regional Branch of the Institute of Corrosion marked its one-year anniversary with a collaborative event in Cardiff, held in partnership with the IOM3 Newport and Cardiff Materials Society. The event brought together professionals, students,...
ICorr North-West Branch Hosts Joint Event with the Institute of Asset Management (IOM)
ICorr NW Branch held a joint meeting with the Institute of Asset Management at the University of Manchester on 1st April 2025. The event explored the theme of infrastructure asset failures, with speakers presenting various case studies—particularly highlighting the...
ICorr North-East Updates
The NE Branch Programme for 2025 has also been agreed with 3 technical evenings planned and 2 social events. Presenters will be announced once confirmed. Late July/early August – Summer Social. 11th September - Technical Evening with AGM 13th November - Technical...
ICorr Midlands Update
Annual General Meeting, DNV Facility Visit and AI Webinar on Corrosion Inspection. The UK Midlands branch officially commenced its 2025 activities with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 28th April, attended by ICorr President Dr. Yunnan Gao. Annual General...
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ICorr AGM 2025: A Day of Insight, Recognition and Forward Momentum
The Institute of Corrosion gathered on 4th November 2025 for its Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted this year by the Henry Royce Institute in Manchester. The North West Branch ensured the day ran seamlessly from start to finish. ICorr extends sincere thanks to the...
Registration is now open for the ICorr MIC Training Course, scheduled for 11–15 May 2026
We have just completed our Autumn programme with some excellent Candidate feedback. “Heard about the course through my work (at Wales and South-West Water). Super happy with Tony, a very nice, fantastic Tutor, a pleasure to meet him. Course was very informative and...
ICorr Participated in the 19th Middle East Corrosion Conference, Highlighted by the Signing of a Landmark MoU with MEA
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) was honoured to participate in the 19th Middle East Corrosion Conference (MECC), held on 11-13 November 2025 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where ICorr President Dr Yunnan Gao attended as a VIP guest at the invitation of the Chairman of...
Industry News
New ISO Standards on Corrosion Protection of Offshore Wind to be Developed
By Birit Buhr, FICorr, Chief Corrosion Engineer, Europeanenergy A new Joint working group (JWG6) have been created between two technical committees (TC) of ISO. The two technical committees are: ISO TC 107: Metallisation and inorganic coatings (project lead) ISO TC...
Oceaneering, ICorr Corporate Member Wins Contract to Build Freedom™ AUV and Remote Operations Centre for U.S. Navy
Houston, Texas – Oceaneering International, Inc. announces today that its Subsea Robotics and Aerospace and Defense Technologies segments were awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the U.S. Department of Defense to build a...
AUTOMA, New ICorr Sustaining Member Achieves ESG Certification
On 7th October 2024, AUTOMA reached a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability, receiving the prestigious ESG certification with an ‘A-Excellent’ score from the Synesgy platform. This recognition demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to...
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Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert Part 1
Question: “How do you know when the pot life of a 2-component paint has expired ? Can you extend pot life, if so, how?” PS Answer: The reaction or cure of a two-component paint or coating is initiated when the two parts are mixed together. The manufacturer will...
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Question: What are the advantages and limitations of impressed current CP compared to sacrificial anodes, and where would you use one opposed to the other? BK Answer: In order to help readers of Corrosion Management to understand the differences between impressed...
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The question in this issue features solvent free epoxy coatings. Readers are reminded to send in their technical questions for possible inclusion in this column in future. Question: I wish to use a solvent free epoxy coating to lower the environmental impact of my...
Fellows Corner
Galvanic Corrosion – the importance of designing-out corrosion hotspot
Protecting metallic structures from corrosive attack is not just about using coatings or cathodic protection, the design of the structure also plays an important part. There maybe situations which call for two different metals, or alloys, to be joined. If these...
External corrosion of buried metallic static structures (piping, pipeline, tanks, and vessels)
Buried metallic structures are common in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries. These structures are exposed to a corrosive underground environment which results in their degradation and eventual failure in the form of loss of primary containment....
Corrosion Protection by Protective Coatings
In this issue, we have three articles from experienced Fellows who have made a significant contribution to the understanding of corrosion and its prevention. The first follows on from the topic in the last issue, where Brenda Peters discusses the application of...