EN 13173:2001
(Main)Cathodic protection for steel offshore floating structures
Cathodic protection for steel offshore floating structures
This EN defines the means to be used to cathodically protect the submerged metallic surfaces of steel offshore floating structures and appurtenances in sea water and saline mud.
Kathodischer Korrosionsschutz für schwimmende Offshore-Anlagen aus Stahl
Diese Europäische Norm definiert die Mittel, die für den kathodischen Korrosionsschutz der eingetauchten metallischen Oberflächen von schwimmenden Offshore-Anlagen aus Stahl und Anlagenzubehör in Meerwasser und salzhaltigem Schlick einzusetzen sind.
Protection cathodique des structures en acier flottant en mer
La présente EN définit les moyens à mettre en oeuvre pour assurer la protection cathodique des parties métalliques submergées des structures en acier flottant en mer et de leurs parties annexes contre la corrosion due à l'eau de mer ou aux fonds marins.
Katodna zaščita za plavajoče jeklene priobalne konstrukcije
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 23-Jan-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 219 - Cathodic protection (provisional)
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 219/WG 3 - Cathodic protection of steel structures in sea-water
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Sep-2017
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 13173:2001 (adopted as SIST EN 13173:2003) is a CEN standard that defines the methods to cathodically protect submerged metallic surfaces of steel offshore floating structures and their appurtenances when exposed to sea water and saline mud. The standard sits within the general standards for shipbuilding and marine structures and relates to metallic coatings. It is intended to guide designers, operators and maintainers on appropriate cathodic protection approaches for offshore floating applications.
Key Topics
The standard focuses on the practical means to achieve and manage cathodic protection for steel floating structures. Key topics and requirements include:
- Scope of application - protection of submerged steel components of floating offshore units and associated fittings in marine and muddy saline conditions.
- System selection - identification of appropriate cathodic protection approaches for offshore floating structures.
- Materials and components - criteria for selecting corrosion-protection materials and metallic coatings compatible with marine environments.
- Design and installation principles - provisions for implementing cathodic protection systems on floating hulls and appurtenances.
- Monitoring and inspection - guidance on verifying system performance and maintaining protection over service life.
- Interaction with coatings and structures - integration of cathodic protection with other corrosion-control measures in shipbuilding and marine construction contexts.
(These topics reflect the scope and typical content areas covered by EN 13173; the standard provides the specific technical requirements and procedures for each.)
Applications
EN 13173 is directly applicable to:
- Offshore floating platforms, production vessels and other floating steel structures that have submerged components in seawater or saline mud.
- Design offices specifying corrosion protection for new structures.
- Shipyards and offshore fabrication yards installing cathodic protection systems.
- Asset owners, operators and maintenance teams responsible for long-term integrity and corrosion management.
- Third‑party inspectors and certification bodies assessing compliance with marine corrosion standards.
Using this standard helps reduce corrosion risk, extend service life of submerged steel, and ensure compatibility between coatings and cathodic protection measures.
Related Standards
- Classified under ICS: 47.020.01 (shipbuilding and marine structures) and 25.220.40 (metallic coatings).
- EN 13173:2001 is a CEN standard adopted by national bodies (e.g., SIST EN 13173:2003 in Slovenia).
- For full technical requirements, implementation details and measurement methods, refer to the official EN 13173 document and related CEN standards on marine corrosion protection and metallic coatings.
Keywords: EN 13173, cathodic protection, steel offshore floating structures, offshore corrosion protection, marine corrosion, sea water, saline mud, CEN standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13173:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Cathodic protection for steel offshore floating structures". This standard covers: This EN defines the means to be used to cathodically protect the submerged metallic surfaces of steel offshore floating structures and appurtenances in sea water and saline mud.
This EN defines the means to be used to cathodically protect the submerged metallic surfaces of steel offshore floating structures and appurtenances in sea water and saline mud.
EN 13173:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.01 - General standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures; 77.060 - Corrosion of metals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13173:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12473:2014, EN 15257:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kathodischer Korrosionsschutz für schwimmende Offshore-Anlagen aus StahlProtection cathodique des structures en acier flottant en merCathodic protection for steel offshore floating structures47.020.01Splošni standardi v zvezi z ladjedelništvom in konstrukcijami na morjuGeneral standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures25.220.40Kovinske prevlekeMetallic coatingsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13173:2001SIST EN 13173:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 13173:200
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