[PA Engineer]

To be fair to BP, if the corrosion was due to bacteria, isn't that a bit harder to predict and troubleshoot?

The pitting and bacterial factors were already discovered. It is a little bit difficult to troubleshoot, however standard industry practices could have addressed the issue.

[norraad]

...standard industry practice could prevent.

To bad BP is the leader in not practicing this.

BP is a throwback to Capt. Bligh days;

"Mr. Cristian, the barnacles have eaten a hole in the bottom of the Bounty!"

"Ridiculous tomfolly, my feet are dry!"