SENER recently signed a deal to install its FORAN marine design and construction system at the Servicios Industriales de la Marina (SIMA) in Callao, Peru.

As a result of this agreement, permanent licenses have been installed in all the FORAN disciplines, naval architecture and forms, structure, armament, and electricity.

SENER, which will provide system maintenance and support services, has implemented a complete training programme in all the disciplines, as well as for system administration. Furthermore, it has also performed on-site technical support tasks for the project start-up.

SIMA is a state company whose mission is the maintenance, modernisation, design, and construction of vessels for the Peruvian Navy, and additionally, to complete projects involving the marine and mechanical metal industries for both the public and private sectors, including warships, fishing vessels, deep-sea tugs, and riverboats.