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High Tensile Steel Plates for Offshore & Shipbuilding Applications

High Tensile Steel Plates for Offshore & Shipbuilding

What Are Marine-Grade High Tensile Plates?

Marine-grade steel plates are high-strength, corrosion-resistant plates engineered for extreme marine conditions, salt spray exposure, and structural demands of both static offshore rigs and dynamic ship hulls.

Hindustan Steel Corporation supplies certified high tensile plates like ABS EH36, DNV DH36, API 2H Grade 50, and S355G10+N for critical use in shipbuilding, oil & gas offshore platforms, FPSO decks, and substructures.

Applications in Ships & Offshore Projects

From sea to shore, these plates are vital for:

  • Ship hulls, decks, and bulkheads
  • Offshore jackets and topsides
  • Floating production units (FPSO, FSO)
  • Anchor platforms and helidecks
  • LNG cargo vessels and tankers
  • Ballast tanks, superstructures, and stiffeners
  • Subsea fabrication and splash zones

They resist saline corrosion, tidal fatigue, and heavy structural loads in both surface and subsea environments.

Mechanical Properties for Harsh Marine Use

Marine-grade plates must withstand high impact forces, low temperatures, and sea vibration stresses. Below are typical values:

Grade Yield Strength Elongation Impact Energy (Min)
EH36 355 MPa 22% > 40J @ -40°C
DH36 355 MPa 22% > 27J @ -20°C
API 2H Gr 50 345 MPa 21% > 42J @ -40°C
S355G10+N 355 MPa 20–22% > 27J @ -20°C
A131 Grade A 250 MPa 24% Notch tested @ 0°C

Chemical Composition: Salt-Resistant Steel Formulation

Element Max Content (%)
Carbon (C) 0.18 – 0.22
Mn 1.2 – 1.6
S, P <0.025 each
Si 0.40 – 0.50
Cu, Cr, Ni Micro additions for corrosion resistance

Low phosphorous and controlled carbon content ensure better resistance to corrosion fatigue and longer structural life at sea.

Technical Standards & Marine Steel Equivalents

We supply marine plates that meet:

  • ASTM A131 (Grades A, AH36, DH36, EH36)
  • API 2H Grade 50 / API 2W (Offshore)
  • EN 10225 (S355G7+N, S355G10+N)
  • ABS, DNV, LR, BV classification society standards
  • IACS & IMO-compliant specifications

Plates are approved for naval, commercial, and offshore fabrication projects.

Thickness Range & Plate Sizes

  1. Thickness: 5 mm to 150 mm
  2. Width: Up to 3000 mm
  3. Length: Up to 12000 mm or custom
  4. Custom cut-to-size for hull plates, transverse & longitudinal structures
  5. Supplied with shot-blasting, primer coating, and mill edge options

Heat Treatment & Delivery Condition

We supply plates in:

  • Normalized (N) – for ship hull & FPSO
  • Quenched and Tempered (QT) – for offshore jackets, risers
  • Thermomechanically Rolled (TMCP) – for weight savings in mobile offshore structures

Heat treatment ensures improved notch toughness, better weldability, and stress-relieved performance in saline environments.

Fabrication Tips for Marine Steel

  • Weldability: ABS and DNV grades are easily weldable with approved consumables
  • Preheating: Needed above 30 mm thickness
  • Cold forming: Available in EH36, S355G10+N
  • Coating: Accepts all marine paints and anti-corrosive epoxy primers

We also offer edge beveling, blasting + shop primer coating for shipyard-ready plates.

Why HSC for Shipbuilding Steel?

  • 1000+ MT Ready Inventory of EH36, API 2H
  • Mill Certifications: ABS, DNV, BV
  • Custom marine steel stocking & traceability
  • Cut-to-size blanks for hull and deck units
  • Export support to shipyards across Asia, Africa & GCC
  • On-time dispatch & door delivery to fabrication yards

Related Grades & Variants

  • EH36 / DH36 / AH36 (ABS, DNV)
  • API 2H Grade 50 / API 2W 50
  • S355G7+N / S355G10+N (EN 10225)
  • A131 Grade A / B
  • Weldox 700 / JFE Hiten 780 LE (for structural topside

Export Destinations & Packaging

We serve:

  • India’s shipyards (Goa, Gujarat, Kochi, Vizag)
  • Offshore EPC contractors in UAE, Singapore, Qatar, and West Africa
  • Marine fabrication yards in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nigeria
  • Packaging: VCI-wrap, export pallets, fumigated crates, containerized loading

Selection Guide for Shipbuilders

Application Recommended Grade
Hull Structure EH36 / DH36
Offshore Jacket API 2H Gr 50
Deck & Helipad Platform S355G10+N
Ballast Tank A131 Grade A / B
FPSO & Modular Rigs EH36 / API 2W

Certifications, Approvals & TPI

  • Mill TC (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2)
  • ABS, DNV, LR classification society approvals
  • NABL test reports
  • UT, MPT, HIC, NACE compliance
  • TPI from DNV, BV, SGS, Lloyd’s

SEO, AEO, Voice-Friendly FAQs (15 Questions)

Yes, it is specifically developed for static offshore structures like jackets and topsides.

EH36 has higher impact toughness and is used in colder or more demanding marine conditions.

Yes, it’s EN 10225 approved for offshore steel structures and jackets.

They offer high resistance to saltwater, with options for epoxy primer and marine-grade coatings.

Yes. We stock and supply DNV EH36 and DH36 plates with full certification.

Yes, for basic hull structures. For stronger requirements, AH36 or EH36 is preferred.

Only above certain thicknesses (typically >30 mm) or for high-hardness grades.

We maintain stock and can supply cut sizes from 5 mm to 100 mm on short notice.

Yes. Shot-blasted and primer-coated plates are available on request.

We support small quantities for marine repairs and full bulk orders for shipyards.

Yes. We export marine steel plates to Colombo, Jebel Ali, Doha, Lagos, and more.

Yes. 100% ultrasonic testing is done for all marine grades.

Yes. Mill TCs, classification society approval, and TPI reports are shared digitally and in hard copy.

Contact our team with your vessel specs—we’ll recommend the best plate grade based on structural and environmental factors.

Share your hull drawing, structural steel list or BOQ

Our team will respond within 1 business hour

Sample dispatch & full traceability ensured with order

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