The MEXICA MARINE SECRETARIAT (SEMAR) He said he will give a Punctual, transparent and responsible monitoring to research on the accident of the Cuauhtémoc school shipoccurred yesterday, Saturday, May 17 in New Yorkwhere the sailboat collided with the Brooklyn bridgecausing the death of two crew and injuries to another 22 Marine
The incident was recorded during a maneuver heading to Iceland, when the ship lost power and hit the structure of the emblematic New York bridge, breaking its three masts and activating an immediate mobilization of the city’s emergency services.
The Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángelesholder of the Mexico Navyhe reported through a statement on social networks that remains in Permanent communication with families of the affected crew. Some of the injured have already received the Medical dischargewhile it was confirmed that 11 sailors remain delicate and 9 are stable.
“The Medical Care Protocolsinstitutional support and accompaniment to the wounded already their loved ones, “said Admiral Morales Ángeles, who also expressed his regret for the tragedy.
The United States participates in research
Mexican authorities confirmed that investigations to determine the causes of the accident They advance with total transparency. Among the first hypotheses is considered a possible Mechanical failure as the origin of the accident.
In addition, federal transport agencies of USA They collaborate in the research process, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in maritime security.
Why was the Cuauhtémoc ship in New York?
On April 6, Cuauhtémoc sailed from its base in Acapulco as part of the instruction cruise called “Consolidation of the independence of Mexico 2025”with scales planned in 22 ports from 15 countriesamong them Jamaica, the United States and France.
During its stay in New York, since May 13, the ship was open to the public as part of its work of Public diplomacy. The accident occurred on the day he had to leave for Iceland.
The Cuauhtémoc School ship, Mexican Naval Training Symbol
He Cuauhtémoc Sailing School Ship It was built in 1982 in the shipyards of Bilbao, Spain, and has served for more than 40 years as a training platform for cadets of the Mexico Navyin the art of Traditional navigation.
Throughout its history, the sailboat has traveled more than 800 thousand nautical milesequivalent to about 38 laps to the world, consolidating as one of the Diplomatic ambassadors and most important navales in the country.
Controversy for political use of the ship
The tragedy generated controversy in Mexico because during the visit of Cuauhtémoc to New York, MORENA PARTY MILITANTS (The same as the president Claudia Sheinbaum) used the ship to promote the unprecedented choice of Judges and magistratesscheduled for next June 1with which the Mexican Judicial Branch.
In a video broadcast on the YouTube channel of the Morena Committee in New York, a woman said that “the vote is very necessary to have the majority and get out of stagnation with corrupt judges”, generating criticism for the use of a Official boat for proselytizing purposes.
The Navy, key actor in the current administration
From the beginning of the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador In 2018, the Navy has acquired a strategic role in public management. Currently, he has under his administration the Benito Juárez International Airport from Mexico City and participate in key projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepecwhich connects the ports of Salina Cruz and Coatzacoalcos.
This new incident again puts the role of Armed forces In civil life, your media exposure and the need to ensure that your operation is free of political or partisan use.