Proven Products For The Maritime Industry
With over 70% of the surface of our planet covered in water, many different ways to move on and under our oceans and waterways have been created. Vessels of every shape and size are constantly in use, and entire industries exist to keep them maintained and operational. Freight, oil, military, fishing, cruise ships and many other vessels continually deal with corrosion stemming from marine environments, particularly seawater. Even the infrastructure supporting the various maritime industries must fight corrosion, including docks, cranes, jibs, gantries, slips and more.
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$50B -$80B
Annual financial impact of corrosion on the global maritime industry
105,500 +
Number of vessels of at least 100 gross tons in the world’s merchant fleet
90%
Percentage of ship failures attributed to corrosion
Corrosion costs the global maritime industry between $50 billion and $80 billion annually, not including indirect costs. In fact, statistics show that 90% of ship failures are attributed to corrosion. And when boats and ships fail, the impact can be far-reaching, including:
- Financial losses
- Product damage and loss
- Asset degradation
- Crew and passenger safety issues
- Water contamination
- Global and territorial security issues
- Environmental damage
- Global supply chain and market disruptions
The Right Tools For The Job
Ship and boat repair and maintenance are – ideally – proactive, planned processes. They involve regular inspections of a vessel’s structural and mechanical systems, and the execution of any necessary work to ensure optimal operation. While maintenance is typically done in a port, shipyard or dry dock, it can also be performed offshore, the latter being 15-20 times more costly. Maritime maintenance professionals regularly turn to the following products from Kano, the makers of Kroil and Super Lube®, to deal with rust, corrosion and lubrication on metal parts, engines and other components on vessels of every kind:
Kroil Original Penetrant
Available in Original (including Aerokroil aerosol), Silikroil with Silicone and Penephite with graphite formulas, Kroil quickly loosens rusted nuts and bolts, frees frozen shafts and more. Kroil penetrates the smallest opening, thread or crevice to help remove and prevent rust, clean and lubricate, and displace moisture.
Exrust
Penetrates and chemically reacts with rust to quickly remove it from all surfaces. It is effective on all ferrous metals without harming the base steel or iron. After treatment, any type of finish can be applied. Not for use on non-ferrous metals.
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