Overview

• The ARM Cuauhtémoc arrived back at Manhattan’s Pier 86 after sea acceptance tests that the Mexican Navy reported as satisfactory.
• Trials validated the ship’s governing system in normal and emergency modes and exercised the auxiliary propulsor both ahead and astern at varied revolutions.
• External communications links were consolidated, and rigging strength and sail propulsion were confirmed during the assessment.
• The vessel sailed out on September 17 following repairs at Caddell Dry Dock and GMD and spent 72 hours at sea testing masts, lines, and sails.
• According to Mexico’s consulate in New York, the crew conducted a symbolic trial departure with Captain Víctor Hugo Molina and diplomatic officials present, and the ship is expected to depart in early October for its return to Mexico.