Australia: Steber International Splashes 5th Navy Boat, MV Kara

Steber International has launched the 5th Navy boat, completing the current Navy contract. This vessel, named the MV Kara is destined for Jervis Bay where it will be carrying out important Navy work.

Stringent commissioning trials took place on the Manning River, which included all electrical, electronics, engineering, decibel, speed, cornering and handling, prior to the Steber 43′ Navy boat being navigated across the Harrington Bar and south to Jervis Bay.

Following delivery of each of the five boats, the company conducted the training and vessel familiarization to Defence and Navy personnel.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, September 19, 2012