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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Navantia Starts Sea Trials of F-105 "Cristóbal Colón" Frigate

[SPS Cristóbal Colón]On 12th. March, first sea trials of F-105 frigate “Cristóbal Colón” have started off the northwest coast of Spain close to the Ferrol estuary.

The sea trials will last five days and the shipyard is testing the correct performance of the platform of the ship, including all systems such as: manoeuverability, propulsion and navigation, anchorage and mooring, emergency crafts, turbines, main engines, generators, radars and communications equipments.

The fulfillment the requirements of speed, manoeuverability and fuel consumption are also being verified.

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