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

Waugh began building Little Wren in early 2022, spending two years constructing the yacht in his shed at home, before she was launched at Amble Marina in March 2024 for sea trials.

From BBC

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