Two Dead, One Missing After Peruvian Navy Vessel Collides With Oil Platform

A Peruvian navy vessel, the B.A.P. Ucayali, collided with an oil platform operated by Perenco on the Amazon River near the mouth of the Napo River, resulting in two deaths and one person missing. The incident caused severe damage and prompted an immediate search and rescue operation, with 30 crew members successfully evacuated. Specialized diving teams and helicopters were deployed to assist in the search for the missing individual. The Peruvian defense ministry expressed regret over the loss and has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. There has been no immediate comment from Perenco regarding the incident or any potential environmental impact, such as oil leakage.