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On May 7, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy commissioned BAE Jambelí (MP-56), formerly Korean Coast Guard vessel KCG-3001 and lead ship of the Tae Pyung Yang-class. It is now the Ecuador’s largest and most capable offshore patrol vessel. On May 7, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy (Armada del Ecuador) formally commissioned BAE Jambelí (MP-56) during a ceremony at Puerto Bolívar, marking the introduction of one of...
The incorporation of BAE Jambelí into the Ecuadorian Navy marks a significant step forward in enhancing the country's maritime operational capabilities, with the vessel expected to strengthen its ability to conduct maritime security operations, protect national sovereignty, support humanitarian missions, and safeguard strategic maritime resources. The ship is particularly important for protecting marine resources of the Galápagos Islands and combating drug trafficking networks using Ecuadorian w...