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Last night during the Offshore Wind Innovators awards 2023, CORROSION took second place with the ICCP-SAM! Together with our partner and co-creator of the ICCP-SAM, Bluestream, we were nominated for this innovation award. An award intended to increase awareness of the innovative power of the wind community.

An honorable position to finish and great confirmation that with the ICCP-SAM we have a future-proof solution for the sustainable protection of XX(X)L monopile foundations against corrosion worldwide.

The award ceremony took place during the Qmeeting of Siemens Gamesa and Van Oord. We congratulate Vibrotwist B.V. on taking first place and Twindo Technologies on finishing third.

The end of 2023 is approaching and the holidays are just around the corner. Hopefully the opportunity for you to spend time with your loved ones.

This was the year in which CORROSION celebrated its 30th anniversary. But much more happened. I believe that in 2023 we have once again lived up to our reputation as an innovative company with a strong R&D department. One of those highlights was the launch of the ICCP-SAM. Also a good example of several valuable collaborations and relationships that have emerged this year.

We have made great progress in expanding the base for the UV-C Cooler as the anti-fouling solution of the future. In addition, the Service Department has invested heavily in its development this year, with SCADA as one of their highlights. Many more examples to be mentioned, but lastly I would like to emphasize the exceeded expectations of our Maritime Department in their efforts and results this year.

So much to be proud of. Something we could not have achieved without our employees, customers, agents, suppliers and partners. Thank you for your loyalty and trust over the past three decades.

Last but not least, an exciting little announcement: CORROSION is moving in 2024! More room for growth and development, and just as important: finally all departments together under one roof. More info soon.

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024!

Martin Rosmolen, CEO

The Greater Gabbard, world’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm, will always remain a special project for us. Built on sandbanks 23 kilometres off the coast of Suffolk in England. It was the first offshore wind farm that we got to fully protect against corrosion with our sustainable ICCP system.

Ten years later, 3.100 of our Impressed Current Cathodic Protection systems are in use around the world, powering more than 4.576 external- and 5.690 internal anodes, on more than 2.500 foundations.

From design and manufacturing, to commissioning and maintenance. A reliable partner with a proven track record.

Dear customers and partners,

Next week, one of the most exciting maritime events of the year will take place: Europort. From 7-10 November in Rotterdam Ahoy.

You may have already noticed, we are also celebrating our 30th anniversary this year. Something we could not have achieved without our valued customers and partners. We would therefore like to commemorate this moment with you during Europort.

You are invited to an informal gathering on Thursday, November 9 at our stand 7308 in hall 7. From 4 pm to 6 pm we serve drinks and bites. In addition to catching up with each other, the CORROSION table football is back on the stand for some light entertainment. At 5 pm we want to make our anniversary an official moment and celebrate this milestone together with a glass of champagne.

Together with my team I look forward to welcoming you!

Kind regards,

Shirley van Steel
Manager CORROSION Maritime

Manager Offshore Wind Niels Ros about the new ICCP anode design

“The launch of our new ICCP anode design represents a huge step forward in efficiency. The anode head is more powerful and can therefore ‘impress’ more current. This makes it possible to protect the largest monopiles and reduce the amount of coating on monopiles to no coating at all. In addition, this design offers a unique and new installation option. Besides to mounting on a TP and boat landing ladder, this anode can also be installed on the foundation itself. Which leads to big savings in time and money.”

More information about the new ICCP anode and our other products and services https://www.corrosion.nl/sectors/wind/iccp-offshore-wind/

CORROSION has been in the business of protecting offshore wind farms, vessels and onshore applications since 1993. This means that we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year!

From our humble beginnings in the small town of Moerkapelle in the Netherlands, we have grown into an internationally recognized leader in creative, sustainable, state-of-the-art solutions in corrosion and cathodic protection.

Our ICCP, ICAF and UV-C systems are utilized by companies large and small around the world, protecting their valuable assets and equipment in even the toughest and most demanding conditions. We pride ourselves on the quality of the products we offer and the level of service we have provided to date.

The beating heart of the company, since 2016, is our in-house research laboratory at our global headquarters in Moerkapelle. It’s where we test and develop new products and services, enabling us to lead the way in creating innovative anti-fouling and corrosion solutions.

Over the past three decades, we have not only expanded in terms of what we do, but also geographically, with agents all over the world and successful subsidiaries everywhere from Germany and France to China and Vietnam.

IN THE POCKET – Corporate Social Responsibility means many things to many people. For us, it’s all about being a good corporate citizen. By that we mean working to lessen our environmental impact, contributing to the communities in which we operate, and ensuring the safety of our people. All things we at CORROSION take very seriously. That is why we are very pleased that we have recently been certified for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

In short: working according to the international ISO 14001 means that your organization is structurally involved in the environment and the reduction of environmental impact. But also that all laws and regulations regarding the environment are complied with. ISO 45001 shows that your organization consciously works in a healthy and safe manner in accordance with international laws and regulations in the field of working conditions.

CORROSION’s QHSE Manager Mirana Keijzer hands over the certificates to CEO Martin Rosmolen and COO Robert Roeleven.

CORROSION and Bluestream launch the ‘ICCP-SAM’. The best of both worlds and the future in the sustainable protection of XX(X)L monopile foundations against corrosion worldwide.

The ICCP-SAM is specifically designed to remotely install ICCP anodes on monopile foundations of all sizes, anywhere on the foundation and even in the roughest ocean conditions.

The ICCP-SAM (Subsea Assembly Method) is extremely compact and can be transported and deployed with minimal resources from the topside of the offshore foundation. The ICCP-SAM is operated remotely and maneuvers the anode underwater into the designated foundation entry hole. The anode is then secured to the foundation using the same tool. One of the biggest benefits is that an anode can be replaced in the same way throughout the lifetime of the foundation. Even more important, it eliminates the need for diving operations.

In addition to its infinite applicability to protect monopile foundations of all sizes worldwide, this method of installation leads to major savings in time and money. Unlike traditional methods which require larger installation vessels and a significant amount of secondary steel or a vulnerable CPS construction, this new installation method comes only with a few design requirements and does not require large supply vessels. Another major advantage is that every type of monopile can now be protected in an environmentally friendly way during its entire lifespan. From the moment of installation to decommissioning.

CORROSION and Bluestream worked closely together on this project to achieve a cost reduction during the installation and O&M phase. “CORROSION and Bluestream are delighted to partner up together,” said Niels Ros, Manager Offshore Wind at CORROSION. “We worked together intensively to achieve this great result. Not only are we very satisfied with the ICCP-SAM, but also with the collaboration we have built together and the relation in general.”

“We believe that by combining forces and expertise from companies such as Bluestream, we can offer (turnkey) solutions to better serve our customers. Together we provide sustainable cathodic protection (ICCP) solutions for offshore wind farms. From design and manufacturing, to commissioning, maintenance and remote monitoring.”

“The collaboration with CORROSION has been very satisfactory so far” says Rutger Lieverse, Commercial Manager at Bluestream. “By partnering with CORROSION, we are not only able to bring together the best of product and service for our clients but we’re also able to provide a cost saving method for installation and maintenance of ICCP systems.”

The new ICCP SAM will officially be introduced to the market at the Global Offshore Wind exhibition in London 14 and 15 June 2023. Interested parties are cordially invited to CORROSION’s stand K52 for a personal presentation. CORROSION and Bluestream’s representatives will be happy to provide further information and details regarding this exciting new product at the exhibition.

Press release in PDF: Press Release CORROSION & BLUESTREAM – ICCP-SAM

 

We are excited to re-introduce our in-house laboratory. The past year has seen a number of interesting developments. Including some personnel changes.

One of these developments is that the laboratory is increasingly better equipped for external assignments and is increasingly collaborating with external parties for various forms of research into corrosion and fouling.

The CORROSION laboratory remains an arena for applied science. We strive to be the bridge between academic knowledge and the superintendence of a ship. Science for the real world.

Take a look around and let them show you what they have to offer. You can also contact our laboratory directly for all your corrosion and fouling questions via laboratory@corrosion.nl or via +31 (0)70 593 1295

With this innovation, CORROSION responds to the developments in the market, the increasingly challenging weather conditions, and the need to protect increasingly larger foundations, also known as the XX(X)L monopiles, in an environmentally friendly way.

The newly designed sustainable Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) anode is already proving very effective on offshore turbine foundations worldwide. CORROSION’s new ‘slim fit’ anode design delivers the same quality and reliability as the current ICCP system, but is more efficient, versatile, and future proof.

“The launch of our new ICCP anode design represents a huge step forward in efficiency,” says Niels Ros, Manager Offshore Wind at CORROSION. “The anode head is more powerful and can therefore ‘impress’ more current. This makes it possible to protect the largest monopiles and reduce the amount of coating on monopiles to no coating at all.”

“In addition, this design offers a unique and new installation option. Besides to mounting on a TP and boat landing ladder, this anode can also be installed on the foundation itself. Which leads to big savings in time and money.”

The new anode design will be presented at the Wind Europe exhibition in Copenhagen for the first time. Interested parties are cordially invited to our stand C1-C36 from April 25-27. CORROSION representatives will be happy to provide further information and details regarding this exciting new design at the exhibition or through the contact information given below.

Please find the official press release here