Break the fail-and-recoat cycle
Where conventional coating systems fail after 3–4 months, especially in hard-to-reach areas, nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 creeps deep into the corroded profile to passivate steel at the substrate level. Developed specifically for complex geometries, such as pipelines, railings, vent heads, and louvres, it blocks air and water to stop corrosion at the source, even if the topcoat gets damaged.
The operational challenge
Standard power tooling leaves active rust trapped deep within steel pores, welds, and tight corners, causing traditional coating systems to fail from underneath. As a result, maintenance crews are trapped in an expensive 3-to-4-month fail-and-recoat cycle, forcing teams to repeatedly treat the exact same difficult spots throughout the year.
How nC Corrosion Passivator stops corrosion
nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 is a surface-tolerant, ready-to-use 1-component solution that forms a protective layer under the coating system:
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Deep substrate penetration: Creeps deep into the micro-corroded profile to chemically passivate steel at the substrate level.
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Impermeable seal: Blocks air and moisture penetration to stop rust at the source, keeping steel protected even if the topcoat suffers mechanical damage.
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Dual chemical bond: Bonds chemically with the steel substrate and subsequent primer layer to eliminate underfilm corrosion.
Key operational advantages
| Operational benefit | Performance impact |
|---|---|
| At least 4x longer protection* | Extends coating lifetime by at least four times compared to standard maintenance methods (*based on customer experience). |
| Lower OPEX | Ends recurring rust repair cycles and reduces labor hours to significantly lower overall maintenance costs. |
| First line of defense | Chemically passivates rust to form a durable, impermeable barrier that does not require an immediate topcoat application. |
| Safer working environment | Aromatic-free formula protects crew health and improves safety during coating maintenance. |
| Surface-tolerant application | After surface preparation, rust remains in hard to reach areas. nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 passivates this active rust particles. |
Projects
Learn how our nC Corrosion Passivator solutions help reduce maintenance costs and increase fleet availability.
Nordic Chartering
Nordic Chartering
Performance review: nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 in Ballast Tanks. Nordic Chartering [...]
GEFO Shipping Group
Schloss Babelsberg
5 Years of Corrosion under control on the Schloss Babelsberg (GEFO Shipping [...]
Bocimar
Mineral Honshu – Bulk Carrier
On the bulk carrier M.V. Mineral Honshu, the crew applied nC Corrosion [...]
Bocimar
Mineral Subic – Bulk Carrier
On the bulk carrier M.V. Mineral Subic, the crew applied nC Corrosion Passivator [...]
MV Confidence
MV Confidence | General Cargo Ship
nC Protect in practice - Customer Experience – Application of nC Corrosion [...]
Cargo ship – Application of nC Corrosion Passivator Fluid between hold floor and bottom plating
Cargo ship – application of nC Corrosion Passivator Fluid between hold floor [...]
Tank barge | Inland ship
Spot Repair on tank barge with nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1
Spot Repair on tank barge with nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 Rust [...]
MS Franca | Inland cargo ship
nC Corrosion Passivator applied in cargo hold
nC Protect in practice – nC Corrosion Passivator applied in cargo hold [...]
Dredging company
Treatment of tanks and voids of backhoe dredger with nC Corrosion Passivator Fluid
In Oktober 2024, the internals of a backhoe dredger were treated with [...]
Maritime service provider
Application of a hard coat system to the tanks of a floating sheerleg
During weeks 47-50 of 2024, six voids of a floating sheerleg were [...]
Shipyard
Shipyard Bridge pontoon – Inspection after 2 years
This report outlines the conservation and two-year follow-up inspection of a bridge [...]
Zeesleper Elbe
Conservation of the Historic Ship – Zeesleper Elbe
In March 2024, the tank of the Zeesleper Elbe underwent treatment to [...]
Dredging company
Treatment of splitt hopper barge hull voids with nC Corrosion Passivator Fluid
In December 2024, the voids of a split hopper barge were treated to [...]
Atlas Copco Rentals Netherlands
Corrosion passivation and sealing of generators
Rust developed in several areas of the generator sets. Atlas Copco asked [...]
Rederij Vroon, Netherlands
Passivation and sealing of ventilation shafts
The ventilation shafts of a total of 4 livestock carriers of shipping [...]
Rederij Cement Tankvaart BV
Protect back and front peaks
The aft and for peaks of most of Rederij Cement Tankvaart's cement [...]
Elio Barone, Netherlands
Corrosion passivation waterline
The waterline of the Res Nova from Dordrecht suffers from ever-recurring rust. [...]
De Ruiter Staalkabels BV, Netherlands
Passivation and lubrication of new and used steel cables
De Ruiter Staalkabels BV's non-galvanized/not galvanized steel cables must be lubricated and [...]
Shipping company MSG, Würzburg, Germany
Corrosion passivation peaks and ballast tanks
The ballast tanks of the entire MSG Babetta tugboat of shipping company [...]
Fugro Marine Services, the Netherlands
Passivation and sealing of fresh water tanks
The surfaces of the 4 fresh water tanks of the Fugro Supporter [...]
Bocimar, Belgium
Corrosion passivation and sealing of damp hold floor
The hold floors of the Mineral Honshu must be protected from corrosion. [...]
KMG Rides , Nederland
Ballast tanks passivation of amusement park attractions
Several rides already installed, as well as new construction, are balanced by [...]
Construction company and owner together, the Netherlands
THQ beams passivation
The parking garage in question was constructed using hollow THQ beams (hat [...]
BAM
Protecting and sealing 900m2 of window surface
After installing the glass, it becomes apparent how important clean windows are [...]
Shipping company MSC, Malta
Thermal insulation of steam and condensation pipelines
The steam pipes and condensation pipes of the MSC Clementina F are [...]
Jansen Huybregts Onderhoud Renovatie BV, Nootdorp
Thermal insulation Partition walls
The building "The General" on Gen. Spoorlaan in Rijswijk was converted from [...]
Meerbouw Rotterdam B.V.
Thermal insulation of facade walls
The house was built in 1938 and has no cavity walls. A [...]
Fugro Marine Services
Passivation and conservation of drinking water tanks
Fugro has applied nC Corrosion Passivater and nC Protect sealing coatings to [...]
Hebo Maritiemservice B.V.
Corrosion passivation ballast tanks HEBO Lift 8
In the first week of January, we were at work at HEBO [...]
Shipyard Reimerswaal
Corrosion passivation ballast tanks of bridge pontoon
In 2022, we started the passivation of 400 m3 ballast tanks of [...]
GEFO Shipping Group
Corrosion passivation ballast tanks Schloss Oranienbaum
In October 2020, we treated the ballast tanks of the Schloss Oranienburg [...]
Kotug
Corrosion passivation of tugboat Adriaan
Kotug is a leading towing company offering its services to ports and [...]
Shipping Company Green
Corrosion passivation of ballast water tanks
A series of 4 ships from Rederij Groen, Scheveningen, Netherlands, have undergone [...]
Before and after application with nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1
