Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro: sua história projetada para o futuro

Abstract

Created on December 27, 1763, with the objective of keeping the Portuguese Armada, which at the time transported to Portugal the gold extracted from Minas Gerais from the 19th century, the Navy Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro has been notable since its inception as a a vital restoration and repairing part for the country. Ranging throughout these almost 255 years of creation, between moments of decline and technological apogee, undoubtedly, this centennial institution has its destiny linked umbilically to the history of the Brazilian Navy and the formation of the Nation itself. This work will demonstrate the development of the Institution over the centuries, giving greater emphasis to the demands that have occurred since 1970, with the construction of frigates, corvettes and submarines, which in fact became a primacy until today throughout the southern hemisphere and that forced to the AMRJ to experience several technological leaps. Issues related to management tools in process control will be addressed in addition to the AMRJ's contribution to society through support to professional training of excellence. In the final considerations, the possible ways forward from the coming years will be discussed, so that the AMRJ can continue to play its role in guaranteeing national sovereignty, both in security, defense and technological development aspects; and the imperative need for Arsenal to receive the necessary resources for its efficient maintenance to fulfill its role in accordance with the National Defense Strategy.