Marine & Offshore Aluminium Solution
Marine & Offshore Aluminium Plate Solutions for Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
Corrosion-resistant aluminium plates and sheets for marine structures, offshore equipment, boat parts, and coastal engineering applications.
Marine and offshore applications face long-term exposure to humidity, saltwater, and corrosive environments. Materials must offer corrosion resistance, weldability, structural stability, and reliable service life.
Why Shipbuilders Choose Chongqing West Aluminium
Seawater Resistant
Suitable for long-term exposure to marine environments.
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Reduce vessel weight and improve fuel efficiency.
Excellent Weldability
Suitable for hull structures and marine fabrication.
Stable Plate Flatness
Reduce deformation during welding and processing.
Large Size Plate Availability
Support shipbuilding and offshore engineering projects.
Reliable Delivery
Support long-term marine construction projects.
Common Challenges in Marine Aluminium Procurement
Corrosion in Saltwater Environments
Poor corrosion resistance leads to short service life.
Welding Distortion Problems
Poor flatness and weldability cause rework and delays.
Inconsistent Material Quality
Chemical and mechanical variations affect safety.
Delayed Project Delivery
Unstable supply chain impacts construction schedules.
Missing Inspection Documentation
Incomplete reports increase project risk.
Aerospace Aluminum Plate Specifications
| Alloy | Temper | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Standard | Certification |
| 5083 | H111 / H116 / H321 | 3 – 200 | 1000 – 2800 | 2000 – 12000 | ASTM B209 / EN 485 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 5086 | H111 / H116 | 3 – 150 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 12000 | ASTM B209 / EN 485 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 5454 | H111 | 3 – 120 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 8000 | ASTM B209 / EN 485 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 5754 | H111 | 2 – 100 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 8000 | ASTM B209 / EN 485 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 5383 | H116 / H321 | 4 – 100 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 10000 | ASTM B928 / EN 485 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 5059 | H321 | 6 – 100 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 10000 | ASTM B928 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 6082 | T6 / T651 | 6 – 200 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 12000 | EN 573 / EN 485 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| 6061 | T6 / T651 | 6 – 150 | 1000 – 2500 | 2000 – 12000 | ASTM B209 / ASTM B221 | MTC, ISO 9001 |
| RECOMMENDED ALLOY | SUITABLE APPLICATIONS | KEY ADVANTAGES |
| 5083 | Marine plates, ship parts, offshore structures | Excellent corrosion resistance and marine performance |
| 5086 | Marine and offshore components | Good corrosion resistance and weldability |
| 6061 | Marine equipment frames and machined parts | Balanced strength, machinability, and corrosion resistance |
| 6082 | Structural marine components | Higher strength and good processing performance |
Application
Marine structural panels
Boat and vessel components
Offshore equipment frames
Marine hardware parts
Deck structures
Coastal engineering components
Welded marine structures
Material Requirements
Excellent corrosion resistance
Good weldability
Stable strength
Long service life
Good surface quality
Low maintenance requirement
Suitable performance in humid and saltwater environments
Chongqing West Aluminium Metallic Material provides marine-grade aluminum solutions for boat parts, offshore structures, marine equipment housings, and coastal engineering components. We recommend suitable alloys such as 5083, 5086, 6061, and 6082 based on strength, corrosion resistance, welding requirements, and final working environment.
In addition, we can provide our clients with certifications from classification societies such as DNV, ABS, and LR.
Recommended Alloys
Quality Control

Chemical composition inspection

Mechanical property testing

Tensile strength testing

Hardness testing

Thickness inspection

Flatness inspection

Surface inspection

Ultrasonic testing available upon request

Material test certificate

Batch traceability
Certifications
ISO 9001 丨 AS9100D 丨 ISO 14001:2015 丨 ASTM / EN standards available upon request 丨 Material test certificate available for each batch
We are not just an aluminium supplier. We are a source manufacturer helping industrial customers select the right aluminium materials for aerospace, marine, automotive, motorcycle parts, precision electronics, and high-strength structural applications.























