Branch News – Australasian Corrosion Association

Lecture Tour of NZ, by Dr Ian MacLeod, Principal, Heritage Conservation Solutions, WA

Les Boulton December 6, 2019

The recent lecture tour of New Zealand by Dr Ian MacLeod, a renowned shipwreck conservator from Perth, Western Australia, commenced at the Auckland Division on 11 November (Quality Hotel Parnell, Chair Les Boulton). The tour then moved south to Taranaki Division (13…

Coating Research and Test Equipment Curtin Corrosion Centre – Step Towards Proactive Decision-Making

Brian Kinsella December 6, 2019

The combined meeting of the ACA and Surface Coatings Association Australia (SCAA), held 13 October 2019 at the Curtin Corrosion Centre, heralded a successful event between the two organisations. The enthusiasm of attendees was not dampened by the unseasonal Perth wet weather.…

The ACA New Zealand Branch Christmas Parties

Training admin December 3, 2019

The ACA New Zealand Branch wishes all Members a safe and happy Christmas break in 2019. This year we are throwing three separate Christmas parties. So be sure to rsvp for your local division’s party. CHRISTCHURCH DIVISION CHRISTMAS FUNCTION Date: Thursday, December…

NZ Auckland Division Christmas Social

Training admin November 18, 2019

ACA Auckland Division invites all members and guests to our popular and long-established tradition of enjoying a final celebration for the year with our ACA friends and colleagues. This year, we’re back at what’s billed as “one of Auckland’s best kept secrets”…

NSW Branch, YCG and YPF Joint Social Event – Batch Brewery Tour

Training admin November 18, 2019

On Wednesday 30th October 2019, the NSW YCG and NSW YPF held a joint social/networking event at Batch Brewing Company in Petersham. There was a good turnout of people both young and young at heart, representing a variety of companies including asset owners,…

Newcastle Branch Technical Evening – Electrolysis Corrosion caused by Stray Current

Training admin November 18, 2019

On October 16, the Newcastle Branch of the ACA came together for a technical evening, featuring guest speaker Jim Hickey from Ausgrid. Jim’s talk was electrifying, providing us with a deep understanding of the potential issues of stray current corrosion. His research…

QLD Branch Event – Interpretation of Cathodic Protection Interference Measurements with Marilyn Lewis

Training admin November 13, 2019

The ACA Queensland Branch were privileged to have Marilyn Lewis, a world expert on Cathodic Protection, give a talk on CP Interference.

QLD Branch Social Event – Riverfire Review

Lachlan Sebbens November 12, 2019

A large group of corrosionists and their families attended the catered event on a beautiful evening in a historic setting in what is becoming a fixture on the Queensland Branch event calendar.

Daring discovered on the Beach

Website Admin November 6, 2019

Since the “Daring” was exposed substantially intact at Muriwai, Auckland last May, it has attracted international attention for what it’s revealing to archaeologists about boatbuilding and anti-fouling techniques of the 1860s, as well as life aboard. The “Daring” was a 17-metre trading…

NATIONAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING CONFERENCE

Website Admin November 1, 2019

12-14 November, Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Barry Robinson, President of Maintenance Engineering Society of NZ, says of this year’s conference in part: “I invite you to join your peers for the 17th Annual National Maintenance Engineering Conference in historic Rotorua. You already…