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Navy Board Clears Waesche For Acceptance By Coast Guard

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Friday, October 23rd, 2009

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A Navy inspection team that reviewed recent ship trials for the Coast Guard's second Legend-class National Security Cutter, Waesche has recommended that the Coast Guard accept the vessel. The recommendation by the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey paves the way for the Coast Guard to take delivery of Waesche as planned on Nov. 6. Waesche successfully completed the acceptance trials earlier this month (Defense Daily, Oct. 7). Following the trials there were 2,166 open trial cards, which are basically…

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