An Analysis on Application and Trend of Low-Alloy Steel in Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Industry

Since 2003,China shipbuilding industry has stepped into the orbit of fast growth.In this paper,a brief analysis has been made on application of low-alloy steel in the shipbuilding and offshore engineering industry,and the further requirements on the marine steel plates elaborated in combination with the future development trend in this industry.Meanwhile,a reference approach is proposed for potential cooperation between the shipbuilding industry and steel industry.