The Colombian Navy (ARC) held a christening ceremony on 8 July for its offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built by state company Science and Technology Corporation for Naval, Maritime and Riverine Industry Development (COTECMAR). The 80,6-meter long platform was named ARC Victoria and features a hangar for a Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopter.
COTECMAR designed the OPV for search and rescue missions, firefighting, emergency repairs, support and training. The vessel displaces one thousand 828 tonnes, is able to reach a maximum speed of 21 knots and has an operational range of up to 10 thousand nautical miles.