Maritime Safety and Rescue Society
Spanish sea rescue service
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The Maritime Safety and Rescue Society (Spanish: Sociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima), also known as SASEMAR or Salvamento Marítimo, is a sea search and rescue agency that operates in Spain. It is the body in charge of maritime traffic control, safety and rescue operations, and protection of the maritime environment but lacks any law enforcement responsibilities. The agency runs 20 rescue coordination centers (RCC), employs a staff of 1,500, and operates a fleet of 19 vessels, 54 boats, 11 helicopters, and 4 airplanes.
AbbreviationSASEMAR
Formation24 November 1992
Location
- C/ Fruela 3, 28011 Madrid, Spain
Region served
SpainSociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima | |
 SASEMAR emblem | |
| Abbreviation | SASEMAR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 24 November 1992 |
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Region served | Spain |
Parent organization | Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda |
| Budget | € 213 million (2023) |
| Staff | 1,534 (2023) |
| Website | www.salvamentomaritimo.es |
Equipment
Tugboats
- María de Maeztu class[1]
| Name | Code | Year | Power (cv.) | Displ. (tons.) | Length (m.) | Area | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| María Pita | BS-14 | 2007 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Galicia (Rías Bajas) | María Pita |
| María Zambrano | BS-22 | 2007 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Golfo de Cádiz | María Zambrano |
| María de Maeztu | BS-13 | 2008 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Cornisa Cantábrica | María de Maeztu |
| Marta Mata | BS-33 | 2008 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Baleares | Marta Mata |
| SAR Mastelero | BS-23 | 2010 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Southern Mediterranean | Topmast |
| SAR Gavia | BS-15 | 2010 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Galicia (Rías Altas) | Topsail |
| SAR Mesana | BS-34 | 2010 | 5,500 | 60 | 39,7 | Levante | Mizzen mast |
- Luz de Mar class[2]
| Name | Code | Year | Power (cv.) | Displ. (tons.) | Length (m.) | Area | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luz de Mar | BS-41 | 2005 | 10,300 | 128 | 56 | Strait | |
| Miguel de Cervantes | BS-21 | 2005 | 10,300 | 128 | 56 | Canarias | Miguel de Cervantes |
- Don Inda class[3]
| Name | Code | Year | Power (cv.) | Displ. (tons.) | Length (m.) | Area | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Inda | BS-11 | 2006 | 20,600 | 228 | 80 | Atlantic | Indalecio Prieto |
| Clara Campoamor | BS-32 | 2007 | 20,600 | 228 | 80 | Mediterranean | Clara Campoamor |
Lifeboats
- Salvamar class
- Guardamar class
Aircraft
- 8 AgustaWestland AW139 (another 1 crashed)
- 3 Sikorsky S-61[citation needed]
- 1 Eurocopter EC225
- 3 CASA CN-235(4 in order)
- 3 Cessna 337 Super Skymaster[citation needed]
- 1 Airbus ACH160[citation needed]
- 1 Schiebel Camcopter S-100.
Aircraft accidents
Gallery
Luz de Mar-class tugboat Luz da Mar.
Don Inda-class tugboat Clara Campoamor.
María de Maeztu-class tugboat Maria Pita.
Guardamar-class lifeboat Guardamar Calíope.
Salvamar-class lifeboat Salvamar El Puntal.
CASA CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft.
Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma helicopter.
Schiebel Camcopter S-100 unmanned air system.
CCS tower at Almería.
![Luz de Mar-class tugboat Luz da Mar.](#/media/File:SASEMAR_1_"Luz_de_Mar".JPG)
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