AMPP Marine Coatings study guide
AMPP Marine Coatings · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Marine Coatings Inspector credential is offered within the AMPP certification portfolio. AMPP describes itself as "the largest global community for corrosion and coatings expertise" and states that its programs "cover cathodic protection, coating inspection, protective coatings, corrosion prevention and more." This independent study page organizes preparation around four equally weighted domains: marine coatings inspection fundamentals; surface preparation for marine coatings; coating application and materials; and inspection, testing, and quality control. The credential suits coating inspectors, QA/QC personnel, shipyard and dry-dock supervisors, owner's representatives, and applicators who verify work against project specifications and referenced standards. Because the official program page was unavailable at retrieval, this page does not state an exam length, question count, time limit, passing score, fee, retake policy, or validity period; those details must be confirmed directly with AMPP before you schedule. The AMPP Marine Coatings study guide has 4 sections and about 1,344 words.
01Marine Coatings Inspection Fundamentals
A marine coatings inspector is the owner's independent evidence that the specified coating system was applied to the specified standard. The job is not to help the applicator pass; it is to record objective readings against acceptance criteria, document deviations, and escalate before a nonconforming layer is buried.
371 words, about 2 min02Surface Preparation for Marine Coatings
Most marine coating failures trace to surface preparation, not the paint. The candidate must understand what preparation removes and what it creates: mill scale, rust, old coating, oil and grease, soluble salts, and dust are removed; a suitable anchor profile is created for mechanical keying.
334 words, about 2 min03Coating Application and Materials
Marine coating systems are layered for a reason. Understand the roles of primers (anticorrosive, often zinc-rich or epoxy), intermediate coats (barrier, build), and finish coats (UV, color, chemical resistance).
317 words, about 2 min04Inspection, Testing, and Quality Control
Inspection converts work into evidence. Know the core measurements and their standards: DFT per SSPC-PA 2 (gauge reading, average, and 80/20 rule), adhesion per ASTM D3359 (tape) or ASTM D4541 (pull-off), holiday detection per ASTM D5162 or NACE SP0188 (low-voltage for thin films, high-voltage for thick films), and cure testing.
322 words, about 2 min