Weld problems found on Virginia-class subs

[unhappycamper]

Weld problems found on Virginia-class subs
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Dec 10, 2007 18:36:56 EST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Northrop Grumman’s Newport News shipyard and the Navy are inspecting welds on all Virginia-class submarines after finding problems with welds in those vessels.

Katie Dunnigan, a spokeswoman for Naval Sea Systems Command, said Monday that the Navy, Northrop Grumman and its shipbuilding partner, General Dynamics Electric Boat, started assessing completed welds through record reviews, additional inspections and testing.

The assessment is thought to have delayed the sea trials and delivery of the North Carolina, which Northrop Grumman planned to hand over to the Navy at the end of the month.

A shipyard spokeswoman said last week that delivery has been pushed at least into January.


Article at: http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/12/ap_virginiaclass_071210/

[MADem]

1. Finding PROBLEMS? Do we mean LEAKS???? nt