Sinking of the BAP “Ucayali” of the Navy of Peru

The Marine of Peru He announced, through a statement, that at dawn on May 2, while navigating at the mouth of the Napo River, there was a ColisiFrom between the BAP UCAYALI River Combat Unit (CF-14) and the “Manatí” river platform, owned by the Pereco company. The ship, next to the BAP Pastaza hospital ship (ABH-305), was heading to Puerto Leguizamo (Colombia) in order to participate in the XVI Binational Day for the Development Support of Peru-Colombia 2025.

As a result of the collision, in the middle of a torrential rain, the Bap Ucayali (CF-14) suffered severe damage, AllEnding moments later. After the collision, the evacuation procedures were immediately activated, proceeding the BAP Pastaza (ABH-305) to provide immediate help, leaving 30 crew members. It was subsequently reported, the death of the 3rd Mar Gonzalo Apaza Huanca and José Antonio Francisco Morales officers. The search for the unit commander, Lieutenant Juan Miguel Dávila Arévalo, who is “missing” continues.

In the statement, the Navy of Peru, after deeply regretting the loss of the crew members of the BAP Ucayali (CF-14), indicates that the beginning of the investigations of the case has been arranged in order to determine the causes of the incident.

The Bap Ucayali (CF-14) It is a unit of the Marañón class. It was acquired, together with its twin, the BAP Marañón (CF-13), in 1950 During the government of General Manuel A. Odria. Both were built by John Thornycroft (United Kingdom), being incorporated in October 1951. Initially designated as river guns, going to be part of the river fluvial flotilla of the Amazon. Next October, they fulfill nothing less than 74 aservice. They move just 350 tons, their length is 47.2 m, they have a 9.75 m sleeve. and a 1.22 m draft. They are propelled by 2 British Polar M441 800 hp diesel, reaching a speed of 12 knots. Its scope is 5,000 nautical miles to 10 knots. The crew is made up of 33 troops. The weapons system consists of 1 MK-20/22 canyon of 76/50 mm, 2 40 mm Bofors L60. and 2 oerlikon MK-10 of 20/70 mm. (Alejo Marchesini, Edefa group correspondent in Lima)