Shipbuilding steel plate (AH36, DH36) — sourcing guide & suppliers

HS 7208 Maritime & shipbuilding

Material profiles

Shipbuilding steel plate (AH36, DH36): class-approved sourcing guide

Shipbuilding plates are classified under IACS rules: A–E are normal-strength and AH/DH/EH high-strength grades, the letter indicating the impact test temperature. Each plate should carry the class society stamp (DNV, ABS, LR, BV, Türk Loydu…) and a type 3.2 certificate.

Key specifications to agree with your supplier

Grade
Standard
Class society certificate
Shipbuilding steel grade
Thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)
Packaging