This section gives recommendations for the use of sanded and unsanded Marine Plywood, in balanced construction, manufactured in accordance with The Standard Product Manual for the Production of Malaysian Basic Structural Grade (MBSG) Rated Plywood, Timber Technology Bulletin, No: 1, August 1995 by Forest Research Institute Malaysia, (FRIM) with special restriction on the species that are allowed to be used in the lay-up. These plywoods are designated as MBSG-Marine.
This section applies only to plywoods that are to be used in severe wetting conditions (open deck, jetty, etc) in buildings or civil construction works but not meant for shipbuilding, where direct and prolong contact with sea and fresh water is involved. This section is suitable for parts of marine craft such as decking, cabins and other similar parts.