The American Bureau of Shipping has released new guidance and software which will assist chemical tank owners, operators and shipyards.
The ABS Guide for Materials and Welding for Stainless Steels provides minimum requirements for properties, manufacturing processes, and fabrication techniques, which are applicable to common types of stainless steels used in the marine and offshore industries. This new guide will be extremely relevant to the construction and maintenance of stainless steel tanks used on chemical tankers.
The ABS CHEM software will allow a chemical tanker owner or operator to quickly determine whether their vessel is suitable to carry a specific type of chemical. The software has been designed to keep pace with regulation changes, which ensures requirements are maintained and up-to-date. This makes it simpler to gain and maintain certification, and to understand exactly what chemicals can be carried based on current regulations.
“ABS is a global leader in chemical tankers and uniquely understands the challenges faced by owners and operators,” said Stein Nilsen, an ABS senior technical advisor for Chemical Carriers. “We developed this industry-leading guidance and innovative software to enhance safety in the sector and make it straightforward to stay compliant.”
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