BAP Mollendo (ATC-131)

The Peruvian Navy Ship BAP* Mollendo (ATC 131) is a vessel for transportation and logistics. With 18.400 tons displacement and 154 meters in length, was built in the shipyards of the Industrial Service of the Navy of Peru (PERU-SIMA) in El Callao. Was released on July 15, 1970 and commissioned to the Navy May 25, 1972. She was originally named Ilo, and had a sister Rimac.[1] Her present name is after the town of Mollendo in southern Peru.

History
Peru
Builder:	Servicio Industrial de Marina--Sima[1]
Launched:	15 July 1970[2]
Commissioned:	25 May 1972[2]
Out of service:	December 2014
Homeport:	Callao
Identification:	IMO number: 7025372
Status:	Towed to be scrapped in Ecuador.
General characteristics
Class and type:	Auxiliary Cargo Ship
Displacement:	6,750 tons standard 18,400 tons full load[1][2]
Tons burthen:	13,000 dwt[1]
Length:	153.8 m (505 ft)[2]
Beam:	20.48 m (67.2 ft)[2]
Height:	Mast height 34.9m[2]
Draft:	9.39 m (30.8 ft)[2]
Propulsion:	1 Burmeister & Wain 6K47 diesel 11,600 hp (8.53 MW) 1 shaft[1]
Speed:	15.6 knots (28.9 km/h; 18.0 mph)[1]
Capacity:	13,000 tons cargo capacity[1]
Crew:	7 officers, 64 ratings[2]

she operated as part of 2nd Surface Flotilla. She is prepared to transport vehicles, military personnel and material in logistic support operations.[2]

In 2002, the Mollendo underwent several amendments and fittings to be used as a training ship of the Navy Instruction and has been making trips abroad Instruction Cadets Second and Fourth Year of the Naval School of Peru, visiting many ports of the world

*BAP – Buque Armada Peruana (Peruvian Navy Ship)