An Analysis of U.S. Navy Arctic and Ice Operations With Regard to Ship Hull Coating Systems
Abstract
The U.S. Navy has given significant consideration to future operational capability in the Arctic. The impact of these operations on corrosion and biofouling has not, however, been emphasized in those considerations. Hull coating systems commonly applied directly to ship hulls for the control of corrosion and biofouling [typically consisting of antifouling (AF) coatings applied over anticorrosive (AC) primer coats] will become damaged from encounters with sea ice. Technical challenges requiring investment are related to the coatings themselves and include assessments of durability as a function of ice exposure. Additional questions center on biofouling mitigation and/or mitigation of non-indigenous marine pests include querying the interactions among, for example, organism transport mechanism, water quality, coating type, coating damage, coating ablation or polishing rate, biocide type, leached layer/diffusion path, biocide release rate, and biofouling species.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 21, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1068072
Entities
People
- David M. Stamper
- Elizabeth G. Haslbeck
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division