Welding consumables intended for welding of cargo tanks
should be in accordance with Recognized Standards unless otherwise
agreed with the Administration. Deposited weld metal tests and butt
weld tests should be required for all welding consumables, unless
otherwise specially agreed with the Administration. The results obtained
from tensile and Charpy V-notch impact tests should be in accordance
with Recognized Standards. The chemical composition of the deposited
weld metal should be recorded for information and approval.