154 Dock and Sea Trials
Dock and sea trials are to carried out in accordance with the programme approved
by the Owner and assigning Authorities to ensure correct performance of all
machinery during which propulsion machinery and all engine room auxiliary machinery are to be thoroughly tested. All machinery and systems to be properly function tested alongside before sea trials.
The Sea trials will be carried out in Yangzi River. Sea trials are to determine manoeuvrability and speed of the vessel. Performance thereof to be approved by Owner prior to acceptance of vessel. Deflection readings on all engines to be recorded immediately after sea trials on warm engines.
Sea trials to consist of:
a. Full power endurance run, according to class requirements for unmanned machinery.