It is a pleasure to introduce to the reader this new Marine Painting
Manual. The previous edition, entitled Ship Painting Manual, was
published in 1975. Since then a number of new technological developments
have taken place. Also, standards with regard to safety, health and the
environment have become more severe. These changes called for a
thoroughly revised and updated Marine Painting Manual. I believe that
the editor should be congratulated on having completed this task in such
a commendable way. I hope that this new volume will find as enthusiastic
a response among those concerned with maritime affairs as its
predecessor did some fifteen years ago. Dr. Jan Raat Director
Netherlands Foundation for the Co-ordination of Maritime Research
INTRODUCTION The "Marine Painting Manual" sets out to provide clear
guidelines for the effective protection of marine structures,
ocean-going vessels and offshore platforms. Painting is a high cost
procedure and is a crucial factor in determining the life and subsequent
maintenance of steel structures in the marine environment. The book is a
follow-up to the "Ship Painting Manual" published in 1975. It has been
completely revised, partly rewritten and an additional chapter on
offshore structures included. The present volume contains detailed and
up-to-date information on all aspects of the preparation and painting
for the protection of marine structures. The following chapters are
included: 1. The protection of different parts of ships under
construction. 2. The protection of different parts of offshore
structures under construction. 3. Surface preparation.
