Marine

Marine infrastructure in the Middle East is exposed to some of the most aggressive conditions for corrosion, including saltwater immersion, tidal action, and high humidity. These conditions can rapidly impact the durability of concrete and steel structures.

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Vector Corrosion supports marine infrastructure through:

Condition assessments of piles, wharves, bulkheads, and waterfront structures
Non-destructive testing of submerged and partially submerged elements
Evaluation of chloride exposure and corrosion-related deterioration
Investigation of unknown or undocumented structural conditions
Design support and supply of cathodic protection systems for marine environments
QA/QC services to verify installation of corrosion protection systems
Engineering and consulting for durability and service life extension

Related Projects

Projects

Marine, Chloride Profiling, Corrosion Potential Mapping, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Infrastructure Rehabilitation Options, Ultrasonic Thickness (UT), Visual Condition Assessment / Defect Mapping

Dubai Marina Pontoon and Steel Piles Assessment

Marine, Chloride Profiling, Corrosion Potential Mapping, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Infrastructure Rehabilitation Options, Ultrasonic Thickness (UT), Visual Condition Assessment / Defect Mapping

The project involved a comprehensive condition assessment of the marine infrastructure across several key Dubai Marina locations, including Dubai Marina Yacht Club, East Marina, West Bay Marina, and Dubai Marina Mall. The assessment covered the concrete pontoons, wooden pontoon elements, and steel piles supporting the berthing and floating systems. The inspection was undertaken to evaluate the extent of deterioration caused by the harsh marine environment and to define suitable rehabilitation measures.