Delaying an Overhaul and Ship's Equipment

摘要

This study analyzes the effects on a ship's equipment of delaying an overhaul. Equipment condition is measured with data on 14,000 CASREPTs for destroyer-type ships in 1970-75; and regression analysis is used to measure the effects of delaying a ship's overhaul, holding constant the effects of other factors such as a ship's steaming history, class, and fleet. The frequency of CASREPTs as well as their maintenance and parts' supply times are separately analyzed. The findings suggest that delaying a ship's overhaul for one year would not adversely affect the condition of its equipment. (Author)