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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Submarine work continues

HMCS VictoriaIn the final months of HMCS Victoria's Extended Docking Work Period (EDWP), Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMF CB) workers are receiving help from a field service representative who worked on HMCS Cornerbrook.

Mike Kust of Wartsila Defence Ltd arrived on base March 15 to join employees from the Machine Shop, NDT, Crane Services, Riggers and mechanical fitters to oversee the installation of Victoria's stern seal, which is fitted to the propeller shaft where it exits the boat.

"This is the first time FMF CB has undertaken a stern seal install on a Victoria Class submarine," said Ron Braithwaite, acting mechanical boat manager.

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