A
Conducting final sea trials of a warship after complete induction into the naval fleet.
B
The process of melting raw scrap metal before casting structural steel plates.
C
The international certification process required before launching a naval vessel.
D
Installing pipes, electrical cables, and equipment inside shipyard blocks prior to hull joining.
Correct answer: (d) Installing pipes, electrical cables, and equipment inside shipyard blocks prior to hull joining.
Explanation
Option D correctly describes pre-outfitting, which involves installing pipes, cables, and equipment inside blocks prior to hull joining. Options B, C, and D describe entirely different maritime and industrial processes.
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