scope:

The chapter specifies requirements for metallic materials used for construction of vessels and their equipment with respect to:

- manufacture

- inspection and tolerances

- repair

- identification and certification

- condition of supply and heat treatment

- test units, test material and test specimens

- grading systems

- chemical composition

- mechanical properties

- other test requirements, e.g. corrosion test, drop weight test, etc.

The requirements apply for assignment of class.

Upon agreement, the scope may be extended to other applications.