
API 2A (American Petroleum Institute 2A)
API 2A, developed by the American Petroleum Institute, provides standards for designing and constructing offshore steel structures used in oil and gas exploration. It outlines safety, quality, and engineering requirements to ensure these structures can withstand harsh marine environments and loads such as waves, wind, and other forces. Essentially, API 2A helps engineers and builders create reliable, safe, and durable platforms for extracting underwater resources, promoting consistency and safety across the industry.