sea trials

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

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

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Example Sentences

Its navy just finished sea trials of its third aircraft carrier, the first designed on its own.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sea trials of the submarine began in June, nearly two years after it was first unveiled.

From Barron's

The parties said they wanted to see the results of the submarine's sea trials before releasing the funds.

From Barron's

But Defence Minister Wellington Koo said Monday that sea trials were ongoing.

From Barron's

"All the sea trials were supposed to be completed by the end of November, but in fact that is no longer achievable," Koo told lawmakers.

From Barron's