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Trials suspended
Edition 1174, September 6, 2007 |
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| Seaworthy: An LCM8 currently in service. |
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DEFENCE suspended trials of the six Landing Craft Mechanised on August 29 pending further investigation into structural issues that became apparent during testing.
Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) CEO Steven Gumley said it was a prudent safety precaution to suspend the watercraft trials pending the technical investigation between Defence and the builder, Thales Australia.
“DMO is working closely with Thales to resolve this issue,” Dr Gumley said.
The LCM2000 watercraft are designed to transfer personnel and supplies from ship to shore.
Dr Gumley said there was no impact on Army watercraft capability as the LCM2000 fleet had yet to achieve operational status and was still under trial.
The Army watercraft capability will continue to be provided by the existing fleet of LCM8s.
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