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Principles of metallic corrosion

SV-AME-M3 · Corrosion and its control · SV-AME-M3-A Electrochemical corrosion and its forms, and protection by anodes, impressed current and coatings.

Salt water, dissimilar metals and electrical leaks make a yacht an ideal corrosion cell. This lesson covers **oxidation, the electrochemical series and galvanic corrosion**, and how to recognise the common forms.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. You must complete the MCA-approved Applied Marine Engineering module at an approved training provider and pass the corresponding MCA Small Vessel Competency examination for it to count towards an SV Chief Engineer CoC. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.