During the remainder of 1955, Vandivier completed outfitting at Boston, Massachusetts, moved to Newport, Rhode Island, and prepared for her shakedown cruise. On 14 January 1956, she cleared Newport to conduct her shakedown training in the West Indies.
During the remainder of 1955, Vandivier finalized preparations at Boston, Massachusetts, relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, and prepared for a sea trial, which was completed in January 1956 when she sailed to the West Indies.