Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc Brings Peace to New York

New York, United States — The ARM Cuauhtémoc, a flagship vessel of the Mexican Navy, arrived in New York City on Tuesday, as confirmed by Mexico’s Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) in a social media announcement.

The training ship departed from the port of Acapulco, Guerrero, on April 6, embarking on the “Consolidation of Mexican Independence 2025” instructional cruise. The voyage aims to promote maritime spirit, strengthen naval education, and convey a message of peace and goodwill from the Mexican people to ports worldwide.

“As an ambassador, it arrives to inspire with its message of peace and goodwill—a symbol of a Mexico committed to dialogue, international cooperation, and culture as a bridge between nations,” Semar stated. “Our training ship is far more than a vessel: it is the friendly face of our country, carrying the values, pride, and warmth of every Mexican to each port it visits.”

The Cuauhtémoc’s Itinerary

The voyage includes 277 crew members (64 women and 213 men) visiting 22 ports across 15 nations. Stops so far include Kingston, Jamaica; Havana, Cuba; Cozumel, Mexico; and now New York, USA.

Upcoming destinations include Reykjavik, Iceland; Bordeaux, Saint-Malo, and Dunkirk, France; Aberdeen, Scotland; Kristiansand, Norway; Esbjerg, Denmark; Bremerhaven, Germany; Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; London, UK; Avilés, Spain; Bridgetown, Barbados; and the Mexican ports of Cozumel, Progreso, and Veracruz.

The journey spans 254 days, with 170 days at sea and 84 days in port.