The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has given details of defects discovered during sea trials of its first Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) vessel.
A DoD spokesperson told IHS Jane's on 5 June that issues identified duringCanberra's trials included leakages in the vessel's propulsion shaft, excessive vibration at high speeds and a crack in the vessel's hull. Malfunctioning components in its anchor windlass and electrical starter box were also found.
The defects were discovered by Teekay Shipping, a subcontractor engaged by BAE Systems, during the vessel's trials. "The sea trials are required to be undertaken by the contractor as part of its contracted scope of work.
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