The Mexican Navy is using steel from local steelmaker Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA) in the construction of three new vessels after the steelmaker successfully supplied plate for the newly inaugurated logistics vessel ARM Isla María Madre BAL-11.
Following the launching of the vessel in late May, AHMSA said this week it has inked a deal with Mexico’s Navy and Nacional de Acero (NASA) to provide 4,000 mt of steel plate of marine use to build three more vessels.
NASA will acquire special cutting equipment to prepare and then paint the plates. AHMSA said NASA is a recipient of the ISO 9001:2008 certification.