BAP Mollendo (ATC-131)

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BAP Mollendo (ATC-131)
History
Peru
BuilderServicio Industrial de Marina--Sima[2]
Launched15 July 1970[1]
Commissioned25 May 1972[1]
Out of serviceDecember 2014
HomeportCallao
IdentificationIMO number7025372
FateTowed to be scrapped in Ecuador
General characteristics
Class and typeAuxiliary Cargo Ship
Tonnage13,000 dwt[2]
Displacement6,750 tons standard 18,400 tons full load[2][1]
Length153.8 m (505 ft)[1]
Beam20.48 m (67.2 ft)[1]
HeightMast height 34.9m[1]
Draft9.39 m (30.8 ft)[1]
Propulsion1 Burmeister & Wain 6K47 diesel 11,600 hp (8.53 MW) 1 shaft[2]
Speed15.6 knots (28.9 km/h; 18.0 mph)[2]
Capacity13,000 tons cargo capacity[2]
Crew7 officers, 64 ratings[1]

The Peruvian Navy Ship BAP Mollendo (ATC 131) is a vessel for transportation and logistics. With 18.400 tons displacement and 154 meters in length, was built in the shipyards of the Industrial Service of the Navy of Peru (PERU-SIMA) in El Callao. Was released on July 15, 1970 and commissioned to the Navy May 25, 1972. She was originally named Ilo, and had a sister Rimac.[2] Her present name is after the town of Mollendo in southern Peru.

she operated as part of 2nd Surface Flotilla. She is prepared to transport vehicles, military personnel and material in logistic support operations.[1]

In 2002, the Mollendo underwent several amendments and fittings to be used as a training ship of the Navy Instruction and has been making trips abroad Instruction Cadets Second and Fourth Year of the Naval School of Peru, visiting many ports of the world

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Buque Auxiliar B.A.P Mollendo Archived 2008-09-22 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Jane's Fighting Ships 1992-1993