The Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense reported that, on January 2, the patrol vessel KCG 3001, of the Tae Pyung Yang type, arrived in the country. The ship was acquired from the South Korean Coast Guard to strengthen the Ecuadorian Navy.
The vessel was purchased in 2024 and entered service under the designation MR 56 Jambeli. With a total displacement of 4,400 tonnes, the ship becomes Ecuador’s largest naval combat asset in terms of tonnage, expanding the force’s operational capacity in the maritime domain.
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The KCG 3001 originally entered service in 1994 as the lead ship of a series of 13 units, designed for ocean patrol, maritime surveillance, and sustained naval presence missions. According to the Ministry of Defense, its incorporation aims to strengthen control of maritime areas and support security operations along the coastline and within the country’s exclusive economic zone.
The arrival of MR 56 Jambeli represents a significant reinforcement of Ecuador’s naval structure, particularly for patrol and monitoring missions in the Pacific.
Source and images: Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
