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How often are ships maintained?
Navy ships like the USS Benfold undergo regular maintenance, from daily checks by the crew to extensive overhauls every few years. The Benfold's power loss was an unexpected engineering failure, but routine maintenance aims to prevent such issues, keeping these complex vessels operational and safe for their missions.
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