Protecting the new mobile passenger boarding bridge in the Port of Bilbao Passengers
Passengers using the new cruise terminal at the Port of Bilbao in Getxo can now walk with ease across a structure designed to withstand the most adverse conditions.
The new passenger terminal in the Port of Bilbao has been fully operational since last March and hopes to become a benchmark for cruise traffic in Europe. The structure was first used with the liner ‘Britannia’, a perfect vessel for a premiere of this type, given its large size.
To protect this unique boarding bridge, the system chosen consisted of a 60-micron layer of Hempadur Zinc 17360 as primer, the two-component epoxy that provides excellent protection of steel surfaces exposed to severely corrosive environments. As the intermediate coat, 180 microns of Hempadur Quattro 17634, a thick layer epoxy, were applied, followed by an 80-micron topcoat of Hempathane HS 55610, our decorative polyurethane enamel with long-lasting colour and gloss retention.
As a result of the above system, the boarding bridge is perfectly protected against all kinds of weather to ensure that it maintains its full splendour over many years of service welcoming cruise passengers to the enchanting city of Bilbao.