Strategic Seas: Chile and Peru Forge Future Through Shipbuilding Summit

On June 4-6, the thirteenth Chile-Peru Bilateral Staff Meeting was held in Valparaíso, highlighting a leap in naval cooperation.

Vice Admiral José Luis Fernández from the Chilean Navy introduced the ambitious Ongoing National Shipbuilding Plan (ONSP).

His presentation targeted Peruvian counterparts led by Vice Admiral César Colunge. At the summit, the focus was on the ONSP’s goals.

These included boosting domestic shipbuilding for the next fifty years, creating jobs, fostering technological innovation, and promoting economic growth in Chile.

The initiative plans to build naval and maritime fleets domestically, aiming to retain a significant investment within the country.

Moreover, the discussions covered shared interests like anti-pollution measures, global navigation improvements, and professional exchanges.

Such topics underscored the strong partnership ethos present at the summit. Commodore Agustín Pájaro, with Captain Enzo Tesser, detailed the shipbuilding strategy.

This plan aims to revitalize Chile’s industrial landscape. Recently, it gained support from President Gabriel Boric.

The strategy seeks a unified national shipbuilding policy involving the Ministries of Finance, Defense, and the Navy.

ASMAR will play a key role in integrating capacities across public and private shipyards.

The meeting also included technical visits and discussions. These activities enriched the understanding of operational realities for both navies, promoting a shared knowledge base.

Strategic Seas: Chile and Peru Forge Future Through Shipbuilding Summit

In his closing remarks, Vice Admiral Colunge expressed gratitude for the insights and hospitality of the Chilean hosts.

He emphasized the importance of the agreements reached. These cover operational, training, and technical domains, aiming to strengthen the inter-naval relationship.

The agreements also facilitate participation in key international exercises like Unitas, Siforex, and Neptuno, with a focus on combating maritime pollution.

Vice Admiral Fernández reflected on the meeting’s success, highlighting the deepened mutual understanding and trust.

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