Maritime Safety and Rescue Society
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| Abbreviation | SASEMAR |
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| Formation | 24 November 1992 |
| Headquarters | Madrid |
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Region served | Spain |
Official language | Spanish |
Parent organization | Ministerio de Fomento Dirección General de la Marina Mercante |
Budget | 215 million € |
Staff | 1,453 |
| Website | www.salvamentomaritimo.es |
The Sociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima (literally: Maritime Safety and Rescue Society) also known as SASEMAR or Salvamento Marítimo is a sea search and rescue organisation that operates in Spain. It is the body in charge of maritime traffic control, safety and rescue operations, as well as protection of the maritime environment, but lacks any law enforcement responsibilities. The agency runs 20 rescue coordination centers (RCC), employs a staff of 1500 and operates a fleet of 19 vessels, 54 boats, 11 helicopters and 4 airplanes.
Tugboats
- Buques de la clase María de Maeztu[1]
| Name | Code | Year | Power (cv.) | Displ. (tons.) | Length (m.) | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| María Pita | BS-14 | 2007 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Galicia (Rías Bajas) |
| María Zambrano | BS-22 | 2007 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Golfo de Cádiz |
| María de Maeztu | BS-13 | 2008 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Cornisa Cantábrica |
| Marta Mata | BS-33 | 2008 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Baleares |
| Sar Mastelero | BS-23 | 2010 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Southern Mediterranean |
| Sar Gavia | BS-15 | 2010 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Galicia (Rías Altas) |
| Sar Mesana | BS-34 | 2010 | 5 500 | 60 | 39,7 | Levante |
- Buques de la Clase Luz de Mar[2]
| Name | Code | Year | Power (cv.) | Displ. (tons.) | Length (m.) | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luz de Mar | BS-41 | 2005 | 10 300 | 128 | 56 | Strait |
| Miguel de Cervantes | BS-21 | 2005 | 10 300 | 128 | 56 | Canarias |
- Buques de la Clase Don Inda[3]
| Name | Code | Year | Power (cv.) | Displ. (tons.) | Length (m.) | Area |
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| Don Inda | BS-11 | 2006 | 20 600 | 228 | 80 | Atlantic |
| Clara Campoamor | BS-32 | 2007 | 20 600 | 228 | 80 | Mediterranean |
Lifeboats
Aircraft
- 8 AgustaWestland AW139(another 1 crashed)
- 3 Sikorsky S-61
- 1 Eurocopter EC225
- 3 CASA CN-235(4 in order)
- 3 Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft accidents
- 2010 Spanish Maritime Safety Agency AW139 crash: On 21 January 2010, Spanish Maritime Safety Agency AW-139SAR, crashed into the sea close to Almería. Three of the four on board died.
Gallery
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Luz de Mar Class tugboat. -
Don Inda Class tugboat. -
María de Maeztu Class tugboat. -
Guardamar Class lifeboat. -
Salvamar Class lifeboat. -
CASA CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft. -
Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma helicopter. -
CCS tower at Almería.
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See also
References
- ^ "Sea-rescue.info - Embarcaciones de Salvamento - SaSeMar 3 / 39.70 mm" (in Spanish). Sea-rescue.info. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
- ^ "Sea-rescue.info - Embarcaciones de Salvamento - SaSeMar 3 / 56.00 m" (in Spanish). Sea-rescue.info. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
- ^ "Sea-rescue.info - Embarcaciones de Salvamento - SaSeMar 3 / 80.00 m" (in Spanish). Sea-rescue.info. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
External links
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