This paper documents a limited literature review on the past, current and proposed use of corrosion inhibitors in naval vessels. A brief discussion of the type of corrosion inhibitors used, mechanisms of corrosion protection and practical methodology of evaluating corrosion inhibitors is given. Wherever possible, examples of the systems protected by corrosion inhibitors are cited.
Keywords: corrosion inhibitors, marine corrosion, naval vessels, corrosion inhibition mechanisms, vapor phase corrosion inhibitors .