Evaluation of the Navy's Decision To Replace Waste Heat Boilers on the DD-963 Class Ships

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Navy's decision to convert the waste heat boiler system on DD-963 Class ships to an all-electric system. The review was requested because of allegations that such replacements would: (1) create even greater problems than those being experienced, (2) be significantly more expensive than the $500 million estimated for the conversion, and (3) be more expensive than other alternatives for resolving the boiler problems.