Thanks to Steve and his con-artist party

Coast guard patrol ships' issues lead to numerous warranty claims

'Things that shouldn't pop up for maybe 20 years are showing up almost immediately,' retired captain says

New mid-shore patrol ships have been the subject of numerous warranty claims by the Canadian Coast Guard, including for faulty wiring, polluted water tanks, premature corrosion and a gearbox failure, which could endanger the safety of the crew, Radio-Canada has learned.

Nine of the ships — built at the Irving shipyard in Halifax at a cost of more than $200 million — have entered into service since 2012, two on each coast and five in the Great Lakes. 

"It's sort of unbelievable," said retired coast guard captain Harvey Adams. "One ship I think is only a couple years old, and major problems — electrical, corrosion. Things that shouldn't pop up for maybe 20 years are showing up almost immediately."

Irving Shipbuilding says the vessels were all certified and that any warranty claims were dealt with. 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/coast-guard-irving-ships-1.3422997

Procured by the Cons, built by the Irvings, and commissioned on the Cons' watch. What more could we want?

Now, our new government is saddled with dealing with the resulting mess and having to make warranty claims. Does that entail calling an 800 number and reaching a customer service centre in the US?

Considering how the Cons set the stage for business to sue government (NAFTA, FIPPA, etc.) if these claims proceed to litigation, would that be like "Man Bites Dog"? Maybe it's about time.