LR warns on microbial growth in tanks

LR cited a tank with occurrences of microbial pitting of 14mm in a 17mm-thick bottom plate as a potential consequence of the issue.

Source: LR

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is warning shipowners that certain ship’s tanks could be subjected to severe microbial attack, causing significant losses in plating thickness.

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