Russian steelmaker Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) has stated that it has successfully passed certification audits confirming that its production of special-size slabs from high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel grades is compliant with the requirements set forth by classification societies Det Norske Veritas (Norway), Lloyd's Register (Great Britain) and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (Russia).
Following the audits, which were conducted in accordance with the rules of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), NLMK obtained new certificates extending the scope of application for slabs from F and FH high strength steels and in new sizes - 355 mm thick and 2,200 mm wide.
High-strength slabs in unique sizes are supplied by NLMK's main production site in Lipetsk to Russian manufacturers of large diameter pipes. They are also used by NLMK Europe Plate Products Division for the manufacture of a wide range of thick plates used for offshore windmills and drilling platforms, shipbuilding, and other industrial applications where steel structures have to be particularly strong and corrosion-resistant.