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The construction of ships is the first project because the second phase Repair of large ships, 400 meters in length (or length, according to nautical terms).

“Between 2019 and 2020, feasibility studies were carried out for the construction of a dock (docking point for repairing boats) and it was determined that there was a potential market. This study was not taken into account. Chanke Harbour And the rivalry with Calavo makes it all the more attractive”. General Manager of Industrial Services of the Navy (CIMA), Rear Admiral Cesar Augusto Benowitz, commented.

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International shipyards

In terms of shipbuilding, Sima has already been building new ships in recent years; “We’re going from less to more,” says Cesar Benowitz.

Trawlers are built for harbor operations, bowling alleys for fishing and coastal patrol boats. The National Ports Authority (APN), In the next few days, the construction of the two patrol boats, which are more than 50 meters long, will begin with an investment of S/195 million.

But this project is very ambitious The Peruvian Navy will refurbish 23 ships in the coming yearsThis is a boost to the naval industry.

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To this end, the Executive Committee for the Development of Naval Industry has made way for the incorporation of a co-manufacturing shipyard at Sima – on the Navy’s proposal – to attract such world-class companies. Hyundai, from Korea; Fincantieri from Italy; Navantia, from Spain; among others (See table).

The process started a few months ago and they are close to closing the terms and having a co-producing shipyard, which, according to the plan, will be the winner of the highest investment proposal.

It will be this month The launch of the second call, which had to respond to the technical problems of the first, the co-producing shipyard, And it is estimated that there is The good news is by the end of January 2024.

“From there we are going to create technical files. We will begin construction of the first ships by the end of 2024.He noted.

CIMA, for its part, has a bigger budget for its equipment and infrastructure improvements; In a work done with National Fund for Financing State Business Activities (Fonafe).

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process

Rear Admiral César Benavides has the amount of investment involved, but at the same time, other elements such as technology transfer to local industry and industrial compensation are being evaluated for the co-producer. Bidders.

According to management sources, on the issue of industrial compensation, it was learned that some shipyards are proposing to build a vehicle assembly plant for the electric train and another for wagons.

Also, regarding the investment proposal, it is learned that it is valued between USD 2,000 million to USD 4,000 million.

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According to Global Shipyard, countries in the region like Ecuador, Chile and Panama will allow ships to be built.

“We’ve built trawlers for Chile and platforms for the Panama Canal Authority, and we want to be more competitive in the region,” he says.

At the moment, Sima has in its portfolio two patrol vessels for S/ 195 million, two logistics platform vessels for S/ 145 million, offshore patrol vessels for S/ 620 million, and the largest investment construction is a multirole vessel. for S/2,100 million. “It’s a very complex ship instead of missile warships,” he maintains.

“The base of the Gallao fleet will be moved north of Lima, and a dry dock will be built there to repair post-Panamax ships.”

Repair

In this process, Rear Admiral Benavides commented that SIMA has extended a new invitation to embassies with shipyards specializing in ship repair.

“This is one of the biggest projects, about 450 million US dollars. It represents the investment of a new dock, which allows us to serve Post Panamax container ships,” he describes.

In these processes, experience is important because the repair must be done within the established time frame and there can be no doubt about it.

One of the improvements SIMA has made today in repairs is to pay attention to vessels from neighboring countries, such as tuna fishing vessels from Ecuador.

But at the same time, there is modernization of the submarines, work on which has been carried out with the German shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), one of the bidders, which is also considering entering the construction.

“A logistical integration is being created between Sanque, Callo, Jorge Chavez Airport and the future train between Lima and Barranca and the Lima tunnel.”

“Navy industry has 170 suppliers”

In this industrial development programme, CIMA hopes to increase the participation of local suppliers, of which 70 companies have been identified so far.

As César Benavides details, you can start with livable spaces for ships like kitchens, furniture and more. In this regard, Peru ranks high due to the development of local gastronomy.

Added to this are suppliers of hydraulic hoses that serve the mining industry and cater to the marine industry.

At this point, Benavides comments that there is a certification process for suppliers.

For its part, the Society of National Industry (SNI) is identifying key sectors to bridge gaps and ensure suppliers have shipyards at the desired level.

From the administration, the plans in the Ministry of Production are unknown, only progress is in the approval process.

One of the occasions when he comments on their construction of patrol boats at Simpot. “We have gone from 25% to 45% of the goods procured in the local market for maritime patrol vessels. We are looking at companies with and without capabilities so that they can be strengthened,” he notes.

Naval education

The development of the naval sector also includes an educational component; To this end, the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, the National University of Engineering and UTEC are expanding their academic offerings around naval engineering.

Bemavides commented that the development of technology companies is also necessary, considering the specialized need.

keys

1. Bukas. Sima built its first ships between 1979 and 1980 with missile frigates.
2. headquarters. It operates in Callao, Chimbote and Iquitos. Overall construction and repair of boats.
3. Go on. In Sima Iquitos, it has constructed Travel Social Action Sites (PIAS) and is involved in the construction of customs sites to operate in the border area.

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