Structural steel material of main hull structure to be quality as required by the Classification Society and shall be free of cracks, lamination, surface defects and similar defects.
Manufacturer’s standard type, size and materials of machinery, equipment and fittings shall be adopted, unless otherwise specifically described in the Specification provided above reference to standards are met and provided according to good international standard.
If any of the materials or equipment described in the Specification is not available, the Builder may supply other materials or equipment with Owner’s agreement capable of meeting the requirements of the Classification Society and of the Rules and Regulations.
Substitution of the materials or equipment shall be subject to the provisions of the Contract.
No asbestos to be used in/on the Vessel. Statement of fact to be provided.
Quality and constructional arrangement to be made to ensure easy and future maintenance as far as practically possible for all machinery and equipment.
If any of the specific description for the machinery or equipment in the Specification is not consistent with the finally selected manufacturer’s standard specification, then the detail design shall follow the manufacturer’s standard specification provided above reference to standards are met and provided according to good international standard.
Stainless steel without grade notation in the specification shall mean Chinese Standard equivalent to JIS SUS 304 with Class approval.
Grease nipples shall be of pin type JIS B 1575 1/8” or equivalent ISO standard, but only one type to be used as far as possible throughout the vessel at Builder’s option.
Damages occurring to materials shall be suitably corrected or replaced with new before delivery of the vessel.
