Eating your boat from under your feet

2012-08-02T07:30:00

The results of the work of Sulphate Reducing Bacteria can be dramatic

Unfortunately, bilge waters are an ideal broth for growing micro-organsims and, while tug boat operators have put some measures in place, other workboats can still find dramatic, microbially influenced corrosion underfoot.

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