Overview

• The Defender-type vessels collided during a public practice on the Malecón in Veracruz for the Armada de México’s 204th anniversary events.
• Two naval personnel sustained minor injuries and received immediate care from Sanidad Naval, with no life-threatening harm reported.
• Both boats were removed from the area and placed under technical inspection to assess damage and determine causes.
• Video recorded by spectators shows one craft losing control and striking the Malecón wall before the collision circulated widely on social media.
• SEMAR emphasized active safety protocols and stated the incident remains under internal review to reinforce measures ahead of the ceremony.