Section 4 Materials

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Section 4 Materials

4.1 General

4.1.1 The materials used in the construction are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of the Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the Rules for Materials) and of Chapter 6 of the Rules for Ships for Liquefied Gases, as applicable. Materials for which provision is not made in those requirements may be accepted, provided that they comply with an approved specification and such tests as may be considered necessary.

4.1.2 Materials of construction are to be suitable for the intended service, having regard to the substances, process and temperatures involved. For materials unsuitable for use with certain chemicals, and for the protection of materials, see Chapter 6 of the Rules for Ships for Liquid Chemicals.

4.1.3 Details of the materials proposed for all types of construction are to be submitted for approval.

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