The vessel “Atlântico” will be used to strengthen defense actions for the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), held in the state of Pará, Brazil, from November 10 to 21.
The “Atlântico” is an aircraft carrier with a length of 208 meters, capable of transporting 432 crew members, accommodating 1,400 military personnel on mission, and operating with up to 18 aircraft in its hangar and flight deck.
The multipurpose aircraft carrier (NAM) arrives at the Port of Belém (PA) on Thursday (25). The vessel will be open for public visitation on September 27 and 28, and on October 3 and 4.
The vessel belongs to the Brazilian Fleet and is used to monitor maritime areas and support operations on land, sea, and air. The “Atlântico” can be used in humanitarian missions and in aiding victims of natural disasters.
The NAM Atlântico will arrive in Belém, capital of the state of Pará, 12 days after departing from the Ilha das Cobras Naval Base in Rio de Janeiro.
The vessel carries 1,100 military personnel, in addition to 435 tons of military equipment, armaments, ammunition, missiles, armored vehicles, and light vehicles belonging to the Brazilian Navy, the Brazilian Army, and the Brazilian Air Force.
The contingent will be used in Operation “Atlas,” a joint exercise of the Armed Forces that began in June and is scheduled to conclude on December 6.
The ship will also reinforce the Marajoara Joint Operational Command, a structure created by the Ministry of Defense for COP30 that will operate between November 4 and 23.
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