has arrived on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam, from Papeete, Tahiti —within the framework of the VIEX 2023-2024 foreign instruction voyage carried out by Peruvian Naval School cadets.
The ship will remain in its latest destination until August 19. During that time, the crew will carry out protocol and cultural activities.
After 29 days of navigation from Tahiti to the Guam port, with 4,763 nautical miles,
the Peruvian ship arrived in this area, under the command of Captain Jose Luis Arce Corzo.
The corresponding crew is made up of 149 naval personnel and 100 cadets.
Since the circumnavigation voyage began, the BAP Union has had the opportunity to navigate powered by wind energy, autonomy granted by its sails and rigging.
Besides, its maneuvers contribute to shaping the nautical character of future naval leaders.
Another objective of the historic navigation around the world is to disseminate, in the countries to visit, the ancient Peruvian culture and position the "Marca Peru" (Peru Brand) so as to promote tourism and the export offer.
The
BAP Union is a Peruvian pride symbol, because
it was built entirely by Peruvian workers in the South American country's main shipyard, the Navy Industrial Services (SIMA) in Callao region.
As an itinerant ambassador, it becomes a piece of Peruvian territory that brings a message of unity and friendship from Peru to the rest of the globe.
The
BAP Union will visit the following areas: Tokyo (Japan), Busan (South Korea), Shanghai (China), Singapore (Singapore), and Bombay (India).
It will cross the Suez Canal to continue in Alexandria (Egypt), Civitavecchia (Italy), La Spezzia (Italy), Piraeus (Greece), Toulon (France), Malaga (Spain), Cadiz (Spain), Tanger Med (Morocco), Baltimore (USA), Miami (USA), Kingston (Jamaica), and Curaçao (Netherlands).
Furthermore, it will cross the Panama Canal to arrive at Balboa (Panama) before returning to Callao in its home country, Peru.
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