Section 2 Materials and Welding

201. Materials

1. The materials used for hull construction and equipment shall comply with the Pt 2, Ch 1, unless otherwise specified.

2. Where materials other than those specified in this chapter are used, the use of materials and corre- sponding scantlings including manufactring process, chemical composition and mechanical properties are to be approved.

202. Welding

Welding and welding structures are to be in accordance with Pt 2, Ch 2.