Scrubbers cause rise in pipe repairs

2018-02-14T17:12:00

Acidic wash water from scrubber treatments is causing an increase in corrosion-related pipe repairs

Underwater repair specialist Hydrex has noted an increase in work on pipes and overboard outlets of ships that have had exhaust gas cleaning systems (or ‘scrubbers’) fitted.

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