HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches First Jointly Built Naval Vessel in Peru
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- Yonhap
- The Korea Herald
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced on Wednesday the launch of the BAP Chimbote, the first of two landing support vessels being built for the Peruvian Navy. The vessel was launched at the shipyard of Servicios Industriales de la Marina, or SIMA, which is Peru's state owned shipyard. The ceremony was attended by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries President Joo Won-ho and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori, along with other senior government and naval officials.
The project is part of a 2024 contract for four vessels, including one frigate, one offshore patrol vessel, and two landing support vessels. The second landing support ship, the BAP Talara, completed onshore construction earlier this month. Under the terms of the agreement, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries provides the vessel design and technical support, while SIMA is responsible for block production, assembly, testing, and sea trials.
The BAP Chimbote is designed to transport personnel and supplies while supporting logistics and disaster response operations. The project involved support from several Korean government agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the Korean Embassy in Peru, and the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency.
How each side framed it
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- The center leaning outlet focused on the factual details of the launch and the specific contractual obligations of the parties involved.
- Centre-right
- The center right leaning outlet framed the event as a strategic shift in export models, emphasizing the competitiveness of Korean technology and the cooperation between the public and private sectors.
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