CHILE ASMAR BUILT OPV "PILOTO PARDO"

The first Maritime Zone Patrol Vessel Piloto Pardo, built in ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard, ended up her first test navigation on April 3, after verifying the performance of equipment and systems on board. On January 2008, dock trials were carried out and today the ships continues the finishing stage to be delivered on June 13 this year. During the trials, the ship sailed 81 hours and 20 hours were used for mooring trials. The ship sailed 555 nautical miles reaching the maximum speed during 47 hours. During the trials, the crew also proved the ship maneuverability, endurance, resistance and operational systems of the ship. The results that fulfilled the expectations of the owner and the performance defined in the contract.