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|Ship displacement= 5,000 t<ref name="Features">{{cite news|url=https://www.dhn.mil.pe/carrasco/en/|title=BAP Carrasco|publisher=dhn.mil.pe/carrasco/en/|date=May 2, 2017}}</ref>
|Ship displacement= {{cvt|5,000|t|LT}}<ref name="Features">{{cite news|url=https://www.dhn.mil.pe/carrasco/en/|title=BAP Carrasco|publisher=dhn.mil.pe/carrasco/en/|date=May 2, 2017}}</ref>
|Ship length= {{cvt|95.3|m|ftin}}<ref name="Characteristics">{{cite journal |last1=Rogan-Finnemore |first1=Michelle|last2=Ojeda|first2=Miguel|last3=Paz Acosta|first3=Jorge M.|last4=Brete|first4=Patrice|last5=Browne|first5=Nick|last6=Flått|first6=Stig|last7=Shuoren|first7=Wang|last8=Sliester|first8=Randolph|display-authors=5 |date=November 2021 |title=Icebreaking polar class research vessels: New Antarctic fleet capabilities |url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/9177AFA1FDFAD8B9E5AE5DC68A5C8F80/S003224742100067Xa.pdf/icebreaking-polar-class-research-vessels-new-antarctic-fleet-capabilities.pdf |journal=Polar Record |volume=57|issue=1 |pages=3–4 |doi=10.1017/S003224742100067X|bibcode=2021PoRec..57E..46R |s2cid=244710362 }}</ref>
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|Ship propulsion= 2 azimuth propellers 3000 kW<ref name="Freire Features">{{cite news|url=http://www.freireshipyard.com/Significant-Vessels/3_Research/5_158_Polar-oceanographic-vessel.html|title=Polar oceanographic vessel BAP Carrasco|publisher=freireshipyard.com|date=July 3, 2017}}</ref>
|Ship propulsion= 2 azimuth propellers, {{cvt|3000|kW}}<ref name="Freire Features">{{cite news|url=http://www.freireshipyard.com/Significant-Vessels/3_Research/5_158_Polar-oceanographic-vessel.html|title=Polar oceanographic vessel BAP Carrasco|publisher=freireshipyard.com|date=July 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205222229/http://www.freireshipyard.com/Significant-Vessels/3_Research/5_158_Polar-oceanographic-vessel.html|archive-date=February 5, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|Ship aircraft facilities= Helicopter hangar 110 m2
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The '''BAP ''Carrasco''''' is an [[Research vessel|oceanographic research vessel]] of the [[Peruvian Navy]] built in 2016 by Freire Shipyard in [[Vigo]] (Spain).<ref name="Launching"/> Its purpose is to perform oceanographic research cruises both, in [[Mar de Grau|Peruvian waters]] and in the [[Antarctica]], in order to fulfil Peru's commitment under the [[Antarctic Treaty]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mobi.peruthisweek.com/blogs-expanding-perus-presence-in-antarctica-111483/|title=Expanding Peru’s Presence in Antarctica|publisher=peruthisweek.com/|date=April 6, 2017|access-date=April 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411054624/http://mobi.peruthisweek.com/blogs-expanding-perus-presence-in-antarctica-111483/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The ship has polar capability and it is classified with PC7 notation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://navigatormagazine.fi/peru-to-build-an-arctic-research-vessel/|title=Peru to build an arctic research vessel|publisher=navigatormagazine.fi|date=May 29, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330083721/http://navigatormagazine.fi/peru-to-build-an-arctic-research-vessel/|archive-date=March 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''BAP ''Carrasco''''' is an [[Research vessel|oceanographic research vessel]] of the [[Peruvian Navy]] built in 2016 by Freire Shipyard in [[Vigo]] (Spain).<ref name="Launching"/> Its purpose is to perform oceanographic research cruises both in [[Mar de Grau|Peruvian waters]] and in [[Antarctica]], in order to fulfill Peru's commitment under the [[Antarctic Treaty]]. The ship is endowed with technical capabilities for activities of [[hydrography]], [[oceanography]], marine meteorology, and marine geology. It also has polar capability and it is classified with PC7 notation. Since 2017 the ship has become the main platform for Peruvian annual expeditions to Antarctica.


== Characteristics ==
== Characteristics ==


The BAP Carrasco is 95.3 m long, weighs 5,000 tonnes, has a top speed of 16,5 kt,<ref name="Freire Features"/> it is powered by Caterpillar/General Electric diesel electric engines,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/68216/spain-hands-over-oceanographic-polar-vessel-to-peruvian-navy|title=Spain hands over oceanographic polar vessel to Peruvian Navy|publisher=janes.com|date=February 24, 2017}}</ref> and it can stay at sea for up to 51 days.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/68989/peru-receives-polar-vessel-carrasco|title=Peru receives polar vessel Carrasco|publisher=janes.com|date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> The vessel is equipped with a meteorological office, six laboratories for different research purposes, a helicopter pad and a bathymetry transducer system fitted on the flat bottom of the hull. It generates an array of acoustic beams with up to 10,000 metres of reach below the vessel to map the sea floor and feeds the data back to the vessel in realtime. The vessel will also carry a Falcon DR remotely operated vehicle (ROV), which can reach depths of up to 1,000 m, and two smaller, torpedo-shaped submarine vehicles by AUV Kongsberg.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/bap-carrasco-bop-171-oceanographic-polar-research-vessel|title=BAP Carrasco (BOP-171) Oceanographic and Polar Research Vessel, Peru|publisher=naval-technology.com}}</ref><ref name="commission"/><ref name="Features"/>
The BAP ''Carrasco'' is {{convert|95.3|m|ftin}} long and [[Displacement (ship)|displaces]] {{convert|5,000|t|LT|lk=on}},<ref name="Freire Features"/> powered by Caterpillar/General Electric diesel electric engines.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/68216/spain-hands-over-oceanographic-polar-vessel-to-peruvian-navy|title=Spain hands over oceanographic polar vessel to Peruvian Navy|publisher=janes.com|date=February 24, 2017}}</ref> The vessel can stay at sea for up to 51 days<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/68989/peru-receives-polar-vessel-carrasco|title=Peru receives polar vessel Carrasco|publisher=janes.com|date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> to perform its research capabilities. It has been endowed with modern equipment to conduct [[hydrographic survey]]s between {{cvt|10|and|11,000|m}} deep, such as hydrographic boats for shallow waters, echo sounder for biological studies, torpedo-shaped submarine vehicles AUVs Kongsberg and oceanographic rosettes for water sampling. It also has eight laboratories for hydrographic, biological, oceanography and marine geology research.<ref name="Characteristics"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/bap-carrasco-bop-171-oceanographic-polar-research-vessel|title=BAP Carrasco (BOP-171) Oceanographic and Polar Research Vessel, Peru|publisher=naval-technology.com}}</ref><ref name="commission"/><ref name="Features"/> The vessel is rated SILENT-A class, reducing the underwater noise and improving the quality of data collection.<ref name="Characteristics"/> The vessel can also serve in logistical operations, with the capability to transport two {{convert|20|ft|adj=on}} (ft) cargo containers ([[International Organization for Standardization|ISO]]) and it has one helicopter carrier
deck and a hangar for airborne operations.<ref name="Characteristics"/>


According to its [[Polar Class 7]] [[ice class]] notation,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://subseaworldnews.com/2016/05/25/kongsberg-equipment-for-new-peruvian-navy-research-vessel/|title=Kongsberg Equipment for New Peruvian Navy Research Vessel|publisher=subseaworldnews.com}}</ref> the ship is able to keep its presence in Antarctica for long periods, allowing Peruvian scientists to perform more significant and long lasting researches, as well as giving a better support to Peruvian Antarctic [[Machu Picchu Base]].
According to its [[Polar Class 7]] [[ice class]] notation,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://navigatormagazine.fi/peru-to-build-an-arctic-research-vessel/|title=Peru to build an arctic research vessel|publisher=navigatormagazine.fi|date=May 29, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330083721/http://navigatormagazine.fi/peru-to-build-an-arctic-research-vessel/|archive-date=March 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://subseaworldnews.com/2016/05/25/kongsberg-equipment-for-new-peruvian-navy-research-vessel/|title=Kongsberg Equipment for New Peruvian Navy Research Vessel|publisher=subseaworldnews.com}}</ref> the ship is able to keep its presence in Antarctica for long periods, allowing Peruvian scientists to perform more significant and long lasting researches, as well as giving a better support to Peruvian Antarctic [[Machu Picchu Base]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Navy Hydrographer Lieutenant Danielle Britton has embarked on a six-week voyage to Antarctica's South Shetland Islands on-board Peruvian Navy polar research vessel BAP Carrasco|url=https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/5828-navy-hydrographer-completes-first-placement-with-peruvian-navy |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220130/https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/5828-navy-hydrographer-completes-first-placement-with-peruvian-navy |archive-date=2022-01-30 |url-status=live|website=defenceconnect.com.au|accessdate=January 4, 2022|date=March 27, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:BAP Carrasco en Callao.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Reaching Callao base]]
[[File:BAP Carrasco en Callao.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Reaching Callao base]]


=== Construction and commissioning ===
The BAP Carrasco was acquired by the Peruvian government to improve its research activities in Peruvian [[territorial waters]] and in [[Antarctica]], where Peru operates the [[Machu Picchu Base]].


The acquisition of ''Carrasco'' was conceived by the Peruvian government to improve its research activities in Peruvian [[territorial waters]] and in [[Antarctica]], where Peru operates the [[Machu Picchu Base]].<ref>{{cite web|title=SLt Perrior gets his boots dry on Antarctic ice|url=http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/navy-life/lifestyle-view.page?doc=slt-perrior-gets-his-boots-dry-on-antarctic-ice/jskwclbr|website=defenceconnect.com.au|accessdate=January 4, 2022|date=February 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=FA Min highlights endeavor of Peruvian expedition to Antarctica|url=https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-fa-min-highlights-endeavor-of-peruvian-expedition-to-antarctica-875300.aspx |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220130/https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-fa-min-highlights-endeavor-of-peruvian-expedition-to-antarctica-875300.aspx |archive-date=2022-01-30 |url-status=live|website=andina.com|accessdate=January 4, 2022|date=December 30, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> According to that, in 2014 the [[Peruvian Navy]] called for an international tender to award the construction of an oceanographic vessel with polar capabilities, emerging the Spaniard shipyard Freire as the winner. The contract was signed later on December 12, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=BAP Carrasco (BOP-171) Oceanographic and Polar Research Vessel|url=https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/bap-carrasco-bop-171-oceanographic-polar-research-vessel/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220130/https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/bap-carrasco-bop-171-oceanographic-polar-research-vessel/ |archive-date=2022-01-30 |url-status=live|website=naval-technology.com|accessdate=January 4, 2022|date=July 21, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Freire entrega mañana el "BAP Carrasco" a la armada peruana (Tomorrow Freire delivers the BAP Carrasco to the Peruvian Navy)|url=https://www.farodevigo.es/economia/2017/03/21/freire-entrega-manana-bap-carrasco-16356206.html|publisher=farodevigo.es|date=March 21, 2017|language=Spanish}}</ref>
On 2014 the [[Peruvian Navy]] called for an international tender to award the construction of an oceanographic vessel with polar capabilities, emerging the Spaniard shipyard Freire as the winner. The contract was signed later on December 12, 2014.


On January 28, 2016 the ship was designated by Peruvian government as "BAP Carrasco (BOP-171)". It is named for Eduardo Carrasco Toro, Main Cosmographer of the [[Viceroyalty of Peru]]. On May 7, 2016 the vessel was [[ceremonial ship launching|launched]] in an official ceremony attended by Peruvian president [[Ollanta Humala]], the Minister of Defense and the General Commander of the Navy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.andina.com.pe/ingles/noticia-president-humala-attends-launch-of-peruvian-oceanographic-ship-in-spain-611523.aspx|title=President Humala attends launch of Peruvian oceanographic ship in Spain|publisher=andina.com.pe|date=May 7, 2016}}</ref>
On January 28, 2016, the ship was designated by Peruvian government as "BAP Carrasco (BOP-171)". It is named for Eduardo Carrasco Toro, Main Cosmographer of the [[Viceroyalty of Peru]]. On May 7, 2016, the vessel was [[ceremonial ship launching|launched]] in an official ceremony attended by Peruvian president [[Ollanta Humala]], the Minister of Defense and the General Commander of the Navy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.andina.com.pe/ingles/noticia-president-humala-attends-launch-of-peruvian-oceanographic-ship-in-spain-611523.aspx|title=President Humala attends launch of Peruvian oceanographic ship in Spain|publisher=andina.com.pe|date=May 7, 2016}}</ref>


Ths ship was delivered by the Freire shipyard to the [[Peruvian Navy]] on March 22, 2017, in [[Vigo]] (Spain). On the same day it was [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] in an official flag raising ceremony held on its deck and attended by James Thornberry Schiantarelli, a high-ranked official of the Peruvian Navy, and Jose Antonio García Belaunde, Peruvian ambassador to Spain, among other authorities.<ref name="commission">{{cite news|url=https://navaltoday.com/2017/03/24/peru-commissions-new-polar-oceanographic-research-vessel/|title=Peru commissions new polar oceanographic research vessel|publisher=navaltoday.com|date=March 22, 2017}}</ref>
Ths ship was delivered by the Freire shipyard to the Peruvian Navy on March 22, 2017, in [[Vigo]] (Spain). On the same day it was [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] in an official flag raising ceremony held on its deck and attended by James Thornberry Schiantarelli, a high-ranked official of the Peruvian Navy, and Jose Antonio García Belaunde, Peruvian ambassador to Spain, among other authorities.<ref name="commission">{{cite news|url=https://navaltoday.com/2017/03/24/peru-commissions-new-polar-oceanographic-research-vessel/|title=Peru commissions new polar oceanographic research vessel|publisher=navaltoday.com|date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> The ''Carrasco'' succeeded the [[B.I.C. Humboldt]] in Peruvian expeditions to Antarctica.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://elcomercio.pe/tecnologia/ciencias/nueva-v-humboldt-noticia-489102-noticia/|title=La nueva vida del Humboldt (The new life of the Humboldt)|publisher=elcomercio.pe|date=January 14, 2018|language=Spanish}}</ref>


On May 3, 2017 the ''Carrasco'' arrived to its base in [[Callao]] port and was assigned to serve on Hydrography and Navigation Agency of the Peruvian Navy in a ceremony attended by Peruvian president [[Pedro Pablo Kuczynski]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.andina.com.pe/ingles/noticia-peru-president-leads-incorporation-ceremony-for-bap-carrasco-ship-665424.aspx|title=Peru President leads incorporation ceremony for BAP Carrasco ship|publisher=andina.com,pe|date=May 4, 2017}}</ref> It was first deployed on 27 June 2017, participating in a 21-day mission.<ref>{{cite web|title=La Marina de Guerra del Perú despliega por primera vez el BAP 'Carrasco' - Noticias Infodefensa América|url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2017/07/05/noticia-primer-despliegue-operacional-buque-investigacion-oceanografica-carrasco.html|website=Infodefensa.com|accessdate=28 July 2017|language=es|date=5 July 2017}}</ref>
On May 3, 2017, the ''Carrasco'' arrived to its base in [[Callao]] port and was assigned to serve on Hydrography and Navigation Agency of the Peruvian Navy in a ceremony attended by Peruvian president [[Pedro Pablo Kuczynski]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.andina.com.pe/ingles/noticia-peru-president-leads-incorporation-ceremony-for-bap-carrasco-ship-665424.aspx|title=Peru President leads incorporation ceremony for BAP Carrasco ship|publisher=andina.com.pe|date=May 4, 2017}}</ref> It was first deployed on 27 June 2017, participating in a 21-day mission.<ref>{{cite web|title=La Marina de Guerra del Perú despliega por primera vez el BAP 'Carrasco' - Noticias Infodefensa América|url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2017/07/05/noticia-primer-despliegue-operacional-buque-investigacion-oceanografica-carrasco.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220130/http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2017/07/05/noticia-primer-despliegue-operacional-buque-investigacion-oceanografica-carrasco.html |archive-date=2022-01-30 |url-status=live|website=Infodefensa.com|accessdate=28 July 2017|language=es|date=5 July 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


=== Service history ===
On December 14, 2017 the ship set sail into its first mission to [[Antarctica]], as part of the XXV ANTAR expedition which has a length of 90 days. During this trip the Carrasco crew performed scientific research, provided maintenance and supply to Peruvian Antarctic [[Machu Picchu Base]] and made protocolar visits to other Antarctic bases, returning to its home base in Peru on March 14, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dialogo-americas.com/en/articles/peru-stands-out-white-continent|title=Peru Stands Out in White Continent|publisher=dialogo-americas.com|date=March 13, 2018}}</ref>

Fulfilling the commitments of Peruvian Antarctic Policy as a member of the [[Antarctic Treaty System|Antarctic Treaty]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mobi.peruthisweek.com/blogs-expanding-perus-presence-in-antarctica-111483/|title=Expanding Peru's Presence in Antarctica|publisher=peruthisweek.com/|date=April 6, 2017|access-date=April 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411054624/http://mobi.peruthisweek.com/blogs-expanding-perus-presence-in-antarctica-111483/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> the ''Carrasco'' supports Peru's Antarctic research activities that were previously carried out by the B.I.C. Humboldt since 1988,<ref name="Characteristics"/> strengthening the Peruvian presence in that continent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/peruvian-navy-strengthens-presence-in-antarctica/#.Yc4GMWjMKM8|title=Peruvian Navy Strengthens Presence in Antarctica|publisher=dialogo-americas.com|date=March 18, 2019}}</ref>

Accordingly, Peru performs annual expeditions to [[Antarctica]] (called ANTAR expeditions),<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientific expeditions form Peru to the Antarctica|url=http://www.consulado.pe/es/Toronto/Documents/ANTARCTIC%20PERUVIAN%20EXPEDITION%202020%20ENGL.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104165236/http://www.consulado.pe/es/Toronto/Documents/ANTARCTIC%20PERUVIAN%20EXPEDITION%202020%20ENGL.pdf |archive-date=2022-01-04 |url-status=live|website=consulado.pe|accessdate=January 4, 2021|date=September 2020}}</ref> sometimes in cooperation with other's countries researchers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.defence.gov.au/international/memorable-peruvian-antarctic-deployment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024064414/https://news.defence.gov.au/international/memorable-peruvian-antarctic-deployment |archive-date=2020-10-24 |url-status=live|title=A memorable Peruvian Antarctic deployment|publisher=news.defence.gov.au|date=April 16, 2020}}</ref> On December 14, 2017, the ''Carrasco'' set sail into its first of this kind of mission, as part of the XXV ANTAR expedition which had a length of 90 days. During this trip the ''Carrasco'' crew performed scientific research, provided maintenance and supply to Peruvian Antarctic [[Machu Picchu Base]] and made protocolar visits to other Antarctic bases, returning to its home base in Peru on March 14, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marina.mil.pe/en/noticia/buque-oceanografico-con-capacidad-polar-b-a-p-carrasco-retorno-al-callao-despues-de-exitosa-mision-cientifica-en-la-antartida/|title=Buque Oceanográfico con Capacidad Polar B.A.P. "Carrasco" retornó al Callao después de exitosa misión científica en la Antártida|publisher=marina.mil.pe|date=March 14, 2018|language=Spanish}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://iho.int/uploads/user/Inter-Regional%20Coordination/HCA/HCA15/HCA15-07.2A_Presentation_PERU%20REPORT.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230191817/https://iho.int/uploads/user/Inter-Regional%20Coordination/HCA/HCA15/HCA15-07.2A_Presentation_PERU%20REPORT.pdf |archive-date=2021-12-30 |url-status=live|title=Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica - National Report by Peru|publisher=iho.int|date=June 28, 2018}}</ref> The next year the ''Carrasco'' took part in the XXVI ANTAR expedition from 7 December 2018 to 15 March 2019, in which Peruvian researchers performed several scientific programs out at Machu Picchu base and other at sea, covering areas such as glaciology, geology, atmospheric research, the study of [[El Niño|El Niño Phenomenon]], and climate change.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-perus-26th-scientific-expedition-brings-helicopter-modern-equipment-to-antarctica-735163.aspx|title=Peru's 26th scientific expedition brings helicopter, modern equipment to Antarctica|publisher=andina.com.pe|date=December 7, 2018}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:BAP frente al Callao.jpg|In Callao sea
File:BAP frente al Callao.jpg|In Peruvian waters (2017)
File:BAP Carrasco en Base Naval del Callao.jpg|Moored in [[Callao]] Navy Base (2017)
File:Vehículo sumergible BAP CARRASCO.jpg|one of Carrasco's lifeboats
File:Puente BAP Carrasco.jpg|Carrasco's bridge of command
File:Vehículo sumergible BAP CARRASCO.jpg|One of Carrasco's lifeboats (2018)
File:BAP Carrasco en Base Naval del Callao.jpg|In [[Callao]] Navy Base
File:Puente BAP Carrasco.jpg|Carrasco's bridge of command (2018)
File:BAP Carrasco por babor.jpg|In [[Callao]] sea
File:BAP Carrasco (2021).jpg|Set sailing to Antarctica (2021)
</gallery>
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* [[List of research vessels by country]]
* [[List of research vessels by country]]
* [[Oceanography]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
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BAP Carrasco (BOP-171)
History
Peru
NameCarrasco
NamesakeEduardo Carrasco Toro[1]
Owner Peruvian Navy
Ordered12 December 2014
BuilderC.N.P. Freire, S.A, Vigo, Spain
Launched7 May 2016[2]
Commissioned22 March 2017
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
TypeResearch vessel
Displacement5,000 t (4,900 long tons)[3]
Length95.3 m (312 ft 8 in)[4]
Beam18.0 m (59 ft 1 in)[4]
Draft5.95 m (19 ft 6 in)[4]
Propulsion2 azimuth propellers, 3,000 kW (4,000 hp)[5]
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph)[5][4]
Complement(50 crew + 60 scientists)
Aviation facilitiesHelicopter hangar[4]

BAP Carrasco is an oceanographic research vessel of the Peruvian Navy built in 2016 by Freire Shipyard in Vigo (Spain).[2] Its purpose is to perform oceanographic research cruises both in Peruvian waters and in Antarctica, in order to fulfill Peru's commitment under the Antarctic Treaty. The ship is endowed with technical capabilities for activities of hydrography, oceanography, marine meteorology, and marine geology. It also has polar capability and it is classified with PC7 notation. Since 2017 the ship has become the main platform for Peruvian annual expeditions to Antarctica.

Characteristics

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The BAP Carrasco is 95.3 metres (312 ft 8 in) long and displaces 5,000 tonnes (4,900 long tons),[5] powered by Caterpillar/General Electric diesel electric engines.[6] The vessel can stay at sea for up to 51 days[7] to perform its research capabilities. It has been endowed with modern equipment to conduct hydrographic surveys between 10 and 11,000 m (33 and 36,089 ft) deep, such as hydrographic boats for shallow waters, echo sounder for biological studies, torpedo-shaped submarine vehicles AUVs Kongsberg and oceanographic rosettes for water sampling. It also has eight laboratories for hydrographic, biological, oceanography and marine geology research.[4][8][9][3] The vessel is rated SILENT-A class, reducing the underwater noise and improving the quality of data collection.[4] The vessel can also serve in logistical operations, with the capability to transport two 20-foot (6.1 m) (ft) cargo containers (ISO) and it has one helicopter carrier deck and a hangar for airborne operations.[4]

According to its Polar Class 7 ice class notation,[10][11] the ship is able to keep its presence in Antarctica for long periods, allowing Peruvian scientists to perform more significant and long lasting researches, as well as giving a better support to Peruvian Antarctic Machu Picchu Base.[12]

History

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Reaching Callao base

Construction and commissioning

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The acquisition of Carrasco was conceived by the Peruvian government to improve its research activities in Peruvian territorial waters and in Antarctica, where Peru operates the Machu Picchu Base.[13][14] According to that, in 2014 the Peruvian Navy called for an international tender to award the construction of an oceanographic vessel with polar capabilities, emerging the Spaniard shipyard Freire as the winner. The contract was signed later on December 12, 2014.[15][16]

On January 28, 2016, the ship was designated by Peruvian government as "BAP Carrasco (BOP-171)". It is named for Eduardo Carrasco Toro, Main Cosmographer of the Viceroyalty of Peru. On May 7, 2016, the vessel was launched in an official ceremony attended by Peruvian president Ollanta Humala, the Minister of Defense and the General Commander of the Navy.[17]

Ths ship was delivered by the Freire shipyard to the Peruvian Navy on March 22, 2017, in Vigo (Spain). On the same day it was commissioned in an official flag raising ceremony held on its deck and attended by James Thornberry Schiantarelli, a high-ranked official of the Peruvian Navy, and Jose Antonio García Belaunde, Peruvian ambassador to Spain, among other authorities.[9] The Carrasco succeeded the B.I.C. Humboldt in Peruvian expeditions to Antarctica.[18]

On May 3, 2017, the Carrasco arrived to its base in Callao port and was assigned to serve on Hydrography and Navigation Agency of the Peruvian Navy in a ceremony attended by Peruvian president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.[19] It was first deployed on 27 June 2017, participating in a 21-day mission.[20]

Service history

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Fulfilling the commitments of Peruvian Antarctic Policy as a member of the Antarctic Treaty,[21] the Carrasco supports Peru's Antarctic research activities that were previously carried out by the B.I.C. Humboldt since 1988,[4] strengthening the Peruvian presence in that continent.[22]

Accordingly, Peru performs annual expeditions to Antarctica (called ANTAR expeditions),[23] sometimes in cooperation with other's countries researchers.[24] On December 14, 2017, the Carrasco set sail into its first of this kind of mission, as part of the XXV ANTAR expedition which had a length of 90 days. During this trip the Carrasco crew performed scientific research, provided maintenance and supply to Peruvian Antarctic Machu Picchu Base and made protocolar visits to other Antarctic bases, returning to its home base in Peru on March 14, 2018.[25][26] The next year the Carrasco took part in the XXVI ANTAR expedition from 7 December 2018 to 15 March 2019, in which Peruvian researchers performed several scientific programs out at Machu Picchu base and other at sea, covering areas such as glaciology, geology, atmospheric research, the study of El Niño Phenomenon, and climate change.[27]

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  • In Peruvian waters (2017)
    In Peruvian waters (2017)
  • Moored in Callao Navy Base (2017)
    Moored in Callao Navy Base (2017)
  • One of Carrasco's lifeboats (2018)
    One of Carrasco's lifeboats (2018)
  • Carrasco's bridge of command (2018)
    Carrasco's bridge of command (2018)
  • Set sailing to Antarctica (2021)
    Set sailing to Antarctica (2021)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "¿Porqué se nombró Carrasco al nuevo buque de la marina? (Why the new navy ship was named Carrasco?)" (in Spanish). elcomercio.pe. May 3, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Peruvian Navy launches new BAP Carrasco". janes.com. May 10, 2016. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "BAP Carrasco". dhn.mil.pe/carrasco/en/. May 2, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Rogan-Finnemore, Michelle; Ojeda, Miguel; Paz Acosta, Jorge M.; Brete, Patrice; Browne, Nick; et al. (November 2021). "Icebreaking polar class research vessels: New Antarctic fleet capabilities" (PDF). Polar Record. 57 (1): 3–4. Bibcode:2021PoRec..57E..46R. doi:10.1017/S003224742100067X. S2CID 244710362.
  5. ^ a b c "Polar oceanographic vessel BAP Carrasco". freireshipyard.com. July 3, 2017. Archived from the original on February 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Spain hands over oceanographic polar vessel to Peruvian Navy". janes.com. February 24, 2017.
  7. ^ "Peru receives polar vessel Carrasco". janes.com. March 23, 2017.
  8. ^ "BAP Carrasco (BOP-171) Oceanographic and Polar Research Vessel, Peru". naval-technology.com.
  9. ^ a b "Peru commissions new polar oceanographic research vessel". navaltoday.com. March 22, 2017.
  10. ^ "Peru to build an arctic research vessel". navigatormagazine.fi. May 29, 2016. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  11. ^ "Kongsberg Equipment for New Peruvian Navy Research Vessel". subseaworldnews.com.
  12. ^ "Navy Hydrographer Lieutenant Danielle Britton has embarked on a six-week voyage to Antarctica's South Shetland Islands on-board Peruvian Navy polar research vessel BAP Carrasco". defenceconnect.com.au. March 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2022-01-30. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  13. ^ "SLt Perrior gets his boots dry on Antarctic ice". defenceconnect.com.au. February 19, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  14. ^ "FA Min highlights endeavor of Peruvian expedition to Antarctica". andina.com. December 30, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-01-30. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  15. ^ "BAP Carrasco (BOP-171) Oceanographic and Polar Research Vessel". naval-technology.com. July 21, 2016. Archived from the original on 2022-01-30. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  16. ^ "Freire entrega mañana el "BAP Carrasco" a la armada peruana (Tomorrow Freire delivers the BAP Carrasco to the Peruvian Navy)" (in Spanish). farodevigo.es. March 21, 2017.
  17. ^ "President Humala attends launch of Peruvian oceanographic ship in Spain". andina.com.pe. May 7, 2016.
  18. ^ "La nueva vida del Humboldt (The new life of the Humboldt)" (in Spanish). elcomercio.pe. January 14, 2018.
  19. ^ "Peru President leads incorporation ceremony for BAP Carrasco ship". andina.com.pe. May 4, 2017.
  20. ^ "La Marina de Guerra del Perú despliega por primera vez el BAP 'Carrasco' - Noticias Infodefensa América". Infodefensa.com (in Spanish). 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-01-30. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  21. ^ "Expanding Peru's Presence in Antarctica". peruthisweek.com/. April 6, 2017. Archived from the original on April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  22. ^ "Peruvian Navy Strengthens Presence in Antarctica". dialogo-americas.com. March 18, 2019.
  23. ^ "Scientific expeditions form Peru to the Antarctica" (PDF). consulado.pe. September 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-01-04. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  24. ^ "A memorable Peruvian Antarctic deployment". news.defence.gov.au. April 16, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-24.
  25. ^ "Buque Oceanográfico con Capacidad Polar B.A.P. "Carrasco" retornó al Callao después de exitosa misión científica en la Antártida" (in Spanish). marina.mil.pe. March 14, 2018.
  26. ^ "Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica - National Report by Peru" (PDF). iho.int. June 28, 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-12-30.
  27. ^ "Peru's 26th scientific expedition brings helicopter, modern equipment to Antarctica". andina.com.pe. December 7, 2018.
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