New SSAB Raahe steel makes ships lighter

SSAB Raahe took a step towards environmental and reliability improvements in March when the ship classification society DNV GL approved VL 690 high strength steel. VL 690 high strength steel should help ships become lighter, which in turn translates into greater fuel economy. the course of their service life. Special steels of this strength level are already being used, for example, in sophisticated vehicles and lifting equipment.

The DNV GL endorsement is a concrete example of the steps SSAB is taking towards a lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB Raahe produces around 1800 different steel grades.