The Navy said yesterday that it was doubling the frequency at which ships will undergo comprehensive inspections to get a more accurate reflection of fleet readiness. The changes were announced by Rear Adm. Robert Wray, the president of the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), and also include a new grading system for assessing the condition of ships. The new program that took effect Tuesday now calls for ships to undergo inspections every 30 months rather than every five…
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