Question: According to API 653, reconstructed tanks require a nameplate showing the appropriate info associated with the re-construction. What about simple repairs and/or alterations of a shell, bottom, roof or nozzle? Do they need tank nameplates?

Can you provide any insight as to whether one should or shouldn’t provide a nameplate for repairs – my take is NO. Just keep records of the repair etc., along with inspections records.

Answer

Reconstructed tanks must have a corrosion-resistant metal nameplate. The new nameplate must adjacent to the existing nameplate

I don`t think you need a nameplate. Tanks sometimes get interventions with frequencies higher than the mandatory intervals from API 653. Also, there are service changes.

In a span of 10, 12 or 20 years, a tank can be modified several times. So I guess that if you need a nameplate, it would need to be very large.

Also, a standardized nameplate would be needed so everybody is happy.

Vessels without tank nameplates can be added a new one at the owner´s request.

Yes, just make sure to keep all te information in your records.

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