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sea trials

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noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. a series of trial runs to test the performance of a new ship.


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

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

First launched in 2022, the Fujian started conducting sea trials last year to test its systems and operational capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

During initial sea trials Glen Sannox will gather pace, slow down and test its anchors, possibly travelling as far as Gourock over the coming days.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

After construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, there were sea trials last June, October and November.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

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