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Assessment Ordered To Measure Lifespan Of Warships

January 16 2009

USA

The U.S. Navy's surface forces chief has ordered inspections of dozens of vessels to determine their service lifespan, reports the Navy Times.

The Harper's Ferry- and Whidbey Island-class amphibious ships will undergo inspections first, followed by Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, said Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis.

Under the pilot program, inspectors will assess each ship's readiness and expected lifespan.

Every ship needs to serve as long as possible if the Navy is to achieve its...

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