have already gone through a preliminary start .
” The main engines will undergo loading tests . Further tests will focus on automation systems , safety systems , and propeller functionality ,” says Jantunen .
The first open-sea tests will be relatively short in duration , lasting perhaps a few days .
” It is always challenging and exciting to run open-sea tests on a vessel that is the first one in a new series . In a way , she is still kind of a prototype . Things appear to be going smoothly , but it is always prudent to prepare for unexpected events , just in case .” n
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