A Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent crew conducts a shakedown offshore St. Petersburg, Florida, Aug. 29, 2024. Shakedown cruise is a nautical term in which the performance of a ship is tested. Generally, shakedown cruises are performed before a ship enters service, before a patrol or after major changes such as a crew change, repair or overhaul. Shakedown cruises simulate working conditions for a vessel to ensure ship and crew readiness. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez)
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