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Cracks and other problems in key marine safety systems can silently put a vessel’s safety and continuous operation at risk. Routine checks of the system allow you to discover problems like ICCP anode wearing out, the reference electrode moving or scale build-up on the MGPS electrode. This degradation without people noticing interferes with corrosion and biofouling protection which can result in major damage to the hull, blocked cooling systems and increased expenses for emergency repairs or dry-docking.
Sealong Marine takes preventive measures to stop these risks. Our system keeps your protection systems running optimally to help protect your assets from possible future problems.
Our Solution: Scheduled Onboard Inspection Program
Thorough scheduled inspections of both Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) and Marine Growth Prevention Systems (MGPS) are given by Sealong Marine. Our certified shipping technicians review a ship during scheduled maintenance times or when the vessel comes into port.
ICCP System Checks:
Recording both how much anode is consumed and the amount of current produced
Testing the accuracy of a reference electrode
Inspection of the cables, junction boxes and transformer-rectifier units
Comparing how the product performs with what the design details say
MGPS System Checks:
Checking the condition of the electrode and looking for scale buildup
Checking that the control unit is working properly and giving the right information
The calibration of the sensors and the accuracy testing of the rate the seawater is being moved through the system
They set standards for performance and reveal any changes that might show there are issues starting.
Tangible Benefits for Your Vessel
Working with Sealong Marine for routine inspections increases the efficiency of operations.
Early Problem Detection and Prevention
Seeing when there is an unevenness in the anode and hearing loss in the MGPS before the system fails. Fixing problems early prevents them from turning into big disasters.
Continuous Protection Assurance
Performing checks on the ICCP/MGPS guarantees that corrosion and biofouling will not cause ship operation problems. It protects the structure of the ship, the efficiency of the heat exchangers and keeps sensitive cargo safe from contamination.
Avoidance of Costly Repairs and Downtime
Proactively replacing a depleted ICCP anode during inspection costs a fraction of emergency hull repairs post-failure. Similarly, cleaning scaled MGPS electrodes prevents cooling system blockages that cause engine overheating. This reduces lifetime repair costs by up to 60% and eliminates unplanned dry-docking.
Compliance and Operational Confidence
Documented inspection reports provide evidence of system maintenance for charterers and regulators. Crews operate with confidence in critical system reliability, especially during extended voyages.
Sealong Marine: Your Proactive Maintenance Partner
Reactive repair costs 3-5 times more than planned intervention. Our inspection program turns protection system maintenance into a predictable, budget-controlled process. By catching degradation early:
Hull integrity remains uncompromised
Fuel efficiency stays optimized (no biofouling drag)
Emergency repair costs are eliminated
Don’t wait for failure to confirm your systems are compromised. Contact Sealong Marine today to schedule your ICCP and MGPS onboard inspection – the definitive safeguard against unseen degradation.