Dr. John Edwards

Dr. John Edwards

Chief Engineer, Materials and Corrosion KENT ENERGIES UK LTD
Dr. John Edwards

John is a Chief Engineer for Materials and Corrosion with Kent plc. He has over 45 years’ experience with the science and engineering of materials and corrosion. Experience covers all stages from concept to lifetime extension / decommissioning and failure investigation. Before joining Kent, John has worked with DNV and Lloyds Register and has spent extended periods working in Norway and Malaysia, largely with O&G industry and more recently with the transition to renewables.

Offshore Foundations, Conference Day 2 | Wednesday, 26th August 2026

12:50 Comparing Cathodic Protection Standards for Offshore Wind: DNV-RP-B401 and ISO 24656.

• Overview of corrosion protection for offshore wind, including the role of cathodic protection and coatings
• Contextual background of DNV and ISO cathodic protection design code development
• Comparison of DNV-RP-B401 and ISO 24656 via case study designs, examining similarities and differences in design parameters, methodology and end results
• Design and certification considerations for each code – reflections based on case study results and project experience

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