Combatting corrosion: a naval challenge
The Canadian Navy's corrosion management practices stand in stark contrast to those of two of Canada’s key allies. The U.S. Littoral Combat Ship USS Independence and the U.K. Astute-class nuclear submarines are two examples where deliberately cutting costs on preventative solutions contributed to corrosion.
“Corrosion negatively impacts military readiness, safety, and logistics.” In this single sentence the U.S. Department of Defense’s director of corrosion policy, Daniel Dunmire, captures the severe effect of corrosion on naval capabilities in the U.S., Canada and their NATO alli...
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