Correx Updates

It is with sadness and pride that I announce my resignation as CORREX managing director, a role I have held for the last 5 years plus. This is due to the role changing and evolving and taking much more time than it originally did. What with that and being the senior...

ICorr Welcomes New Sustaining Member: OneGarnet

ICorr is pleased to announce that OneGarnet has joined the Institute as a new Sustaining Member. With more than 17 years of specialised experience in garnet mining and processing, the OneGarnet Group has established itself as a global leader in the industry,...

Sarah Bagnall Appointed Chair of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)

Sarah Bagnall, Fellow of Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and Chair of ICorr Wales and South-West branch, has been appointed Chair of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA). Sarah, CEng, FIMMM, MICorr, is a Chartered Engineer specialising in...

The President Writes

Since my last column, the Institute of Corrosion has continued its active programme of engagement across both the UK and the international corrosion community. Over the past month, I was pleased to attend the ICorr Wales and South-West Branch Annual Dinner, held in...

World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 – Joint Statement from ICorr, EFC and CSCP

Every year on 24th April, the global corrosion community marks World Corrosion Awareness Day (WCAD), a vital initiative dedicated to raising awareness of corrosion as a major, yet preventable, global challenge. In 2026, the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr), the European...

2nd China-UK Corrosion Summit in Beijing, China on 12 & 13 April 2026

The 2nd China-UK Corrosion Summit was successfully held on 12–13 April 2026 in Beijing, hosted by the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). The summit was jointly organised by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) and the Chinese Society for Corrosion and...

ICorr Contributes to Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Discussions on Microbial Roles in Environmental Legislation

On Monday, 2nd March 2026, ICorr participated in the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (P and SC) meeting at the House of Parliament titled “How microbes are a crucially overlooked part of environmental and biodiversity legislation”. The session brought together...

Fix the One to Save the Nine

ICorr MIC Training Course, 11–15 May 2026 Microbiologically‑Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is one of the most underestimated — yet most costly — threats to industrial assets worldwide. From pipelines and storage tanks to water systems and offshore infrastructure, MIC...

ICorr Certified Training Courses Delivered at Your Company Premises

ICorr is pleased to offer a range of certified training courses—delivered by world‑leading experts—directly at your company premises worldwide. This approach enhances knowledge sharing, supports workforce development, and promotes the highest standards of...

ETGB Updates

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 STSM – Job Vacancy

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)...

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ICorr North-East Updates

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...

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ICorr Midlands Update

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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Call for papers for Eurocorr 2026

Call for papers for Eurocorr 2026

The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for EUROCORR 2026 (https://eurocorr2026.org/)- to be held from 6-10 September 2026 in Dublin, Ireland-is now open. As one of the co-organisers of this prestigious event, we warmly...

Big Bang STEM event at Parliament

Big Bang STEM event at Parliament

Anthony Setiadi, Vice President, represented ICorr at the Big Bang event at the Houses of Parliament. This was a fantastic event and great to see so many young students enthusiastic about science and engineering. The event was held at the Terrace Pavilion and...

Corrosion Science  Division (CSD) Updates

Corrosion Science Division (CSD) Updates

The 67th Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS) was held jointly with Electrochem2025 at the University of Northumbria, between the 31st August and 2nd September 2025. The CSS has been held annually since its launch in 1960 by Prof. L.L. Shreir. The symposium is always an...

Industry News

ICorr Training: The Important Role of our ICorr Tutors

This month, 
as part of our new Corrosion Management Journal Tutor feature, 
we are profiling 
Chris Wozencroft, CP Level 1, 2 and 3 Concrete Tutor. Chris Wozencroft
BSc, CEng MICE, MCIOB, MICorr, BS EN ISO 15257, Level 4 Senior Cathodic Protection Specialist and...

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Ask The Expert

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert

In this issue the questions relate to monitoring of CP on pipelines and what causes amine blush on epoxy coatings. Readers are reminded to send in their technical questions for possible inclusion in the column in future. Question: I maintain a buried pipeline in an...

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert

The questions in this issue relate to painting galvanized steel and predicting CO2 corrosion in oil & gas upsteam operations. Question: How do you prepare galvanized steel before it is painted with an epoxy? PS Answer: Painting galvanized steel is quite simple as...

Fellows Corner

Fellow’s Corner

In this series of articles by practitioners who have made a significant contribution to the field of corrosion protection, the editor discusses paint technology. Over the past 18 months this column has concentrated on topics relevant to the corrosion engineers,...

Fellow’s Corner

Fellow’s Corner

Non-metallic materials are an essential element of facilities engineering in upstream E&P operations, being widely used in a range of functions from seals and corrosion barriers to piping and structural elements. This short article offers a brief insight into the...

Fellow’s Corner

Fellow’s Corner

In this series of features from ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion protection, Malcolm Morris discusses the use of Thermal Sprayed Metal Coatings. An Introduction to Duplex Thermal Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) Thermal metal...