HD Hyundai Heavy launches Peruvian naval landing support vessel

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. successfully launched the first of two new landing support vessels for Peru's navy on Aug. 19 in a ceremony held at SIMA's shipyard in Peru. The vessel, named BAP Chimbote, marks the beginning of a joint effort between HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Peru's state-owned shipyard, SIMA.

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori and senior government and naval officials were present at the event. In 2024, HD Hyundai secured an order to build four vessels for the Peruvian Navy, including a frigate, an offshore patrol vessel, and the two landing support vessels. The second landing support vessel, BAP Talara, had completed onshore construction earlier in the month.

Under this partnership, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is responsible for vessel design and technical support, while SIMA takes charge of block production, assembly, testing, and sea trials.