Lieutenant Commander and Officer of the Circular Ethics Department Hernán Ponce explained Trade This vessel was built in industrial services Peruvian Navy In Callao between 2012 And this 2016. “This is the desire of the country from the beginning Twentieth centuryBut it did not materialize due to various national circumstances“, he pointed out.
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There is a boat 115 meters longWeight 3,200 tons and a capacity 255 people. Capt. Bones noted “It is the largest ship in the world, not because of its dimensions, but because of the quality of those who employ it, giving life, personality and identity to all pieces of iron.”. The crew of this expedition was formed 249 navigators. from them, 100 They are third year training cadets and 149 Official members of NavyFrom the supreme commander to the last sailor.
Although the ship maintains a military hierarchy, the work of the four areas (logistics, engineering, operations and maneuvers) is collaborative. He Lt. Capt He mentioned that the purpose of the trip Training cadets of the Naval Academy as future sailors. “It is a platform for cadets to develop the practical side of their studies and reinforce the knowledge they have acquired in the classroom.”, he mentioned.
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The journey is fragmented Two phases. First, 100 cadets study a semester on board for almost 6 months until they arrive in Italy, they fly back to Peru for their last academic year. then, The following promotion takes a flight to board The journey ends with them.
Importance
from BAP ‘Amazon Frigate’ in the year 1856, the country never again circumnavigated the globe, so the Navy considers it a historical fact. “Peru’s motto: ‘Firm and joyous to the union’, is the main inspiration for the ship’s name. We loved doing this trip 2021 In commemoration of the bicentenary. Unfortunately that was not possible due to the pandemic, but now it has become a realitysaid Captain Bones.
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One of the characteristic features of the BAP Union is that it does not have a hydraulic system, but thanks to the human factor, it helps the cadets to develop their full potential.
Ponce indicated that all ports will have a highly charged program to promote maritime awareness, tourism and Peruvian export offerings to the world.
How is the inside of the ship?
The newspaper took a tour of the ship’s interior. In the first instance, the protocol room was observed, where receptions were made after arrival at each port. Sergio Harrudiner, lieutenant commander and head of the operational area, explained that at this place they receive ambassadors and military officers of Peru. The area has trophies, souvenirs from other countries and religious images.
Also officers’ dining room where they can watch TV, read a book, have coffee or chat.
Similarly, the cadets have their own dining hall which also serves as a classroom. Also a kitchen and a pantry. Captain Harrudiner He said that “They themselves fulfill the roles of cooking and cleaning. We organize them and they keep spinning”. Next door is a chapel where a priest offers spiritual support during the journey.
There is a ship 255 beds distributed 90 rooms, each with one, two or four beds; as well as a closet and a bathroom.
The next place is ‘Casa Peru’, which serves as an exhibition area where various Peruvian exports like maca, corn etc. are displayed. “We set up this section to share our culture every time we come to port. By negotiation with each country’s embassy, foreigners and Peruvians can visit us”, assured Harrudiner.
Finally, the command bridge is observed, where all the operations and navigation course are carried out. It has an integrated communication and control system that allows the ship to operate and distribute electricity.
stops
- Tahiti Island, French Polynesia: July 13, 2023.
- Guam, an island located in the western Pacific and owned by the United States: August 16, 2023.
- Tokyo, Japan: August 30, 2023.
- In Busan, South Korea: September 10, 2023.
- Singapore: October 9, 2023.
- Mumbai, India: November 1, 2023.
- Suez Canal: November 27, 2023.
- Alexandria, Egypt: November 30, 2023.
- Port of Civitavecchia, Italy: December 12, 2023.
- Spezia, Italy: December 19, 2023.
- Piero, Greece: December 30, 2023.
- Doulin, France: January 12, 2024.
- Malaga, Spain: January 21, 2024.
- Tanker Med, Morocco: January 26, 2024.
- Cadiz, Spain: January 31, 2024.
- Baltimore, USA: March 2, 2024.
- Miami: March 13, 2024.
- Kingston, Jamaica: March 25, 2024.
- Curaçao, Netherlands: April 3, 2024.
- Panama Canal: April 11, 2024.
- Balboa, Panama: April 13, 2024.
- Port of Kalaw: April 22, 2024.
expectations
The cadets are very excited about this journey. “We have been working hard since January this year. The circular means a lot not only to the Navy, but also to Peru. Let’s spread our culture to many parts of the worldsaid Andrea Perez. His partner Riccardo Dello said it was a great opportunity to learn about other realities and learn how to become sailors.
The trip will be broadcasted through social media Peruvian Navy And this Peruvian Naval School. “We want to create content so that everyone can join us in this navigation”, said the team.