The first of a new series of patrol boats being built for the Coast Guard is not expected to be delivered until December, about nine months later than expected due to “first of class” issues as well as structural shortfalls that are being corrected in the two vessels, a service official said yesterday. The structural issues in the design of the Fast Response Cutter (FRC) require adding additional structure to the main and first decks, which requires some rework on…
Coast Guard Expects First FRC Delivery In December, About Nine Months Late
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