sea trials

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a series of trial runs to test the performance of a new ship.

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A spokesperson for CalMac said the latest gearbox fault was believed to be relatively minor and the crew were working to address it, but further sea trials would be required before the ship returns to service.

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The 32-year-old ship had been due to resume sailings from Ardrossan to Arran on Friday morning but sea trials revealed a new problem with the ship's gearbox.

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CalMac chief executive Duncan Mackison said staff had worked hard to complete sea trials and crew familiarisation for the first gas-powered ferry built in the UK.

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West coast ferry operator CalMac will then need to conduct its own sea trials so the ship, destined for the Arran route, is unlikely to be carrying passengers until August or September.

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MV Glen Sannox is making a short journey downriver as it begins sea trials ahead of delivery this summer.

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