Marine Panels and Navy Sealer
Asbestos was widely used in a variety of different boating and shipping construction products throughout the 1900s. Two marine products commonly made with asbestos include:
- Marine panels
- Navy sealer
While the use of asbestos in these products was largely phased out in the late 1980s, many older boats and ships may still contain asbestos materials.
Marine Panels
Marine panels containing asbestos have been used in a wide variety of boating parts, such as ceilings, balcony panels, decking, doors, bulkheads and furniture, among others.
Asbestos was an appealing material for the construction of marine panels because the substance is sturdy, water-resistant, fire-resistant, inexpensive and flexible. Because of these properties, asbestos was commonly used in marine panels found in almost every area of boats and ships.
Navy Sealer
Asbestos-containing Navy sealer was also commonly used during boat and ship construction. Navy sealer was used on a variety of different products, including cement, floor tiles and wood, in order to prevent damage caused by exposure to potentially-destructive outside forces such as moisture, heat and weathering. The sealant material could be applied to seams, crevices and cracks to prevent water leakage and other potential problems. Navy sealer could also provide insulating abilities to a vessel.
Asbestos helped provide insulation to sealer materials, as well as durability and sturdiness. Like marine panels, Navy sealer was commonly used in almost all areas of boats and ships.
Boats and Ships Containing Marine Panels and Navy Sealer
Marine panels and Navy sealer containing asbestos have been used in a variety of different boats and ships over the years. Common boats and ships that have been made with the products include:
- Battleships
- Aircraft carriers
- Submarines
- Cruisers
- Coast Guard boats
- Auxiliary ships
- Destroyers
- Patrol boats
- Frigates
- Recreational boats
Marine panels and Navy sealer that contain asbestos may also have been used in other types of ships or boats not listed above. The material can become dangerous if the asbestos fibers are released from the binder material into the air. If the materials are deteriorated or crumbling, the products should not be disturbed by anyone other than an asbestos professional.
Individuals Affected by Asbestos Marine Panels and Navy Sealer
Some workers may have been placed at a high risk of exposure to asbestos during activities that required prolonged handling or interaction with asbestos-containing marine panels or Navy sealer. Workers at a high risk of asbestos exposure include:
- Manufacturing workers
- Ship builders
- Sailors and recreational boaters
- Members of the Navy or the Coast Guard
- Maintenance workers
- Demolition crews
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