Navy says it ensured sub safety after fake strength tests surfaced, but won’t detail how
By Geoff Ziezulewicz
Jan 6, 01:37 PM
The Navy says it has worked to ensure submarine safety following revelations late last year that a Washington state metallurgist spent decades faking the strength tests results for steel used to make subs.
But Naval Sea Systems Command, or NAVSEA, has declined to provide specifics on which submarines were built with the affected steel and what steps have been taken to ensure the safety of American boats.
NAVSEA spokesman Alan Baribeau said that “a thorough analysis” of castings and other measures have ensured “safe operation of the affected vessels.”
“The Navy conducted a thorough analysis of the castings and took steps to ensure safe operation of the affected vessels,” Baribeau said in an email. “There are no operational impacts to submarines and we have addressed impacts for new construction vessels. High quality standards for components are an integral part of the Navy’s effort to ensure the safety of our sailors.”
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/01/06/navy-says-it-ensured-sub-safety-after-faked-strength-tests-surfaced-but-wont-detail-how/
