Etiqueta: Peruvian Navy
The true meaning of the sailing journey around the world of the Peruvian Navy’s sailboat “Unión”
With the arrival of the Sail Training Ship (BEV-161) "Unión" to the port of Callao, the most daring enterprise undertaken by the Peruvian Navy in recent times came to a successful conclusion: the world circumnavigation in 317 days. It was indeed a risky venture...
South Korean footprint in the re-equipment and modernization of the Peruvian Navy
The governance problems currently affecting Peru have overshadowed the great news of South Korea's triumph in the competition to choose the partner for the renewal process of the Peruvian Navy fleet. Indeed, Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard will be the one accompanying the construction of,...
SIMA selects HD HHI proposal for the construction of new frigates and patrol boats for the Peruvian Navy
Through an official statement, SIMA (Servicios Industriales de la Marina S.A.) confirmed the selection of the proposal from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for the construction of a new frigate, a patrol vessel, and two support ships for the Peruvian Navy. The choice...
The importance of the Peruvian Navy’s PIAS in the support of Amazonian communities
The start of the first 2024 campaign of the Itinerant Social Action Platforms (PIAS) in the northeastern Peruvian jungle poses an interesting scenario to learn how the Armed Forces of a country can participate in the development of its population.
This initiative led by the...
SIMA begins construction of two new maritime patrol boats for the Peruvian Navy
Thanks to cooperation agreements reached with companies from South Korea, the SIMA shipyard confirmed the start of construction of two new Río Pativilca Class maritime patrol vessels for the Peruvian Navy (MGP). The beginning of the construction of these two new vessels follows the...
Expectation on the modernization of the Peruvian Navy
Of the three branches of the Peruvian Armed Forces, it is the Navy (MGP) that has made the most progress in its technological modernization process and the incorporation of new units. Therefore, the evolution of the ambitious upgrade program of one of the most...
SIMA advances with the modernization of the Peruvian Navy’s submarine B.A.P Antofagasta
According to a publication on its official networks, the SIMA Peru shipyard shared images of the work carried out on the Type 209/1200 B.A.P. Antofagasta (SS-32) submarine of the Peruvian Navy. The photographs show the transfer of the unit in sections to one of...