Product Overview
ABS Marine Steel Plate is a structural steel plate certified to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) standards for shipbuilding and offshore structures. Available in normal-, high-, and extra-strength grades, it offers reliable weldability, toughness, and mechanical performance for hulls, decks, bulkheads, and marine platforms.











Technical Specifications
|
Item |
Specification |
|
Standard |
ABS Rules for Materials and Welding |
|
Available Grades |
AB/A, AB/B, AB/D, AB/E, AH32, DH32, EH32, FH32, AH36, DH36, EH36, FH36, AH40–FH40, AQ43–FQ70 |
|
Thickness |
6–150 mm (Customizable) |
|
Width |
1,200–3,000 mm |
|
Length |
3,000–12,000 mm |
|
Delivery Condition |
Hot Rolled (HR), Controlled Rolled (CR), Normalized (N) |
|
Edge Type |
Mill Edge (ME), Trimmed Edge (TE) |
|
Surface Condition |
Hot Rolled Surface, Shot Blasted, Shop Primer (Optional) |


Mechanical Properties
|
ABS Grade |
Tensile Strength (KSI) |
Yield Point (KSI) |
Min. 2" Elongation % |
|
Grade A |
58-75 |
34 |
22 |
|
Grade B |
58-75 |
34 |
22 |
|
Grade D |
58-75 |
34 |
22 |
|
Grade E |
58-75 |
34 |
22 |
|
Grade AH32 |
64-85 |
46 |
20 |
|
Grade DH32 |
64-85 |
46 |
20 |
|
Grade EH32 |
64-85 |
46 |
20 |
|
Grade FH32 |
64-85 |
46 |
20 |
|
Grade AH36 |
71-90 |
51 |
20 |
|
Grade DH36 |
71-90 |
51 |
20 |
|
Grade EH36 |
71-90 |
51 |
20 |
|
Grade FH36 |
71-90 |
51 |
20 |




Typical Applications
- Cargo vessel decks
- Offshore platform structures
- Bulkheads and side shells
- Marine bridge components
- Jack-up rig structural members



Processing Services
CNC Flame Cutting – Precision cutting according to customer drawings.
Plasma Cutting – Suitable for complex contours and medium-thickness plates.
Laser Cutting – High-accuracy cutting for thinner marine steel plates.
Beveling – Weld preparation with customized groove angles.
Drilling – CNC hole machining for assembly requirements.
Edge Milling – Produces smooth and accurate plate edges.
Surface Shot Blasting – Removes scale and improves coating adhesion.
Shop Primer Coating – Temporary corrosion protection before fabrication.
Plate Leveling – Improves flatness for fabrication accuracy.
Marking & Identification – Heat number and traceability marking upon request.










Quality Assurance
Inspection & Testing Process
Raw material identification (PMI)
Chemical composition analysis (Spectrometer)
Tensile strength test
Yield strength test
Elongation test
Charpy V-notch impact test
Ultrasonic testing (UT)
Dimensional inspection
Thickness measurement
Surface defect inspection
Flatness verification
Visual inspection and marking verification

Certifications
|
Certification |
Meaning |
|
ISO 9001:2015 |
Quality Management System |
|
ISO 14001:2015 |
Environmental Management System |
|
ABS Certificate |
American Bureau of Shipping material certification |
|
EN 10204 3.1 |
Manufacturer's Inspection Certificate |
|
EN 10204 3.2 |
Independent Third-Party Inspection Certificate (Optional) |
|
Mill Test Certificate (MTC) |
Certified chemical and mechanical test report |



Packaging & Shipping
Export Packing: Steel strips bundled with steel tags and seaworthy export packing.
Rust Protection: Waterproof wrapping with optional VCI protection and anti-rust coating.
Loading Method: Loaded in containers or bulk vessels according to plate dimensions.
Shipping Method: FCL, LCL, break bulk, or bulk carrier for oversized plates.





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