However , for warships , the shakedown period extends post-commissioning as the new crew familiarise themselves with the ship and with operating together as a single unit , raising their proficiency until the warship can be considered operational .
The maiden voyage takes place after a successful shakedown .
For warships , the shakedown period extends post-commissioning as the new crew familiarise themselves with the ship and with operating together as a single unit , raising their proficiency until the warship can be considered operational .
The maiden voyage takes place after a successful shakedown .