Maritime Safety and Rescue Society


The 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, as well as protection of the maritime environment, but lacks any law enforcement responsibilities. The agency runs 20 rescue coordination centers, employs a staff of 1500 and operates a fleet of 19 vessels, 54 boats, 11 helicopters and 4 airplanes.

Equipment

Tugboats

;María de Maeztu class
NameCodeYearPower Displ. Length Area
María PitaBS-1420075 5006039,7Galicia
María ZambranoBS-2220075 5006039,7Golfo de Cádiz
María de MaeztuBS-1320085 5006039,7Cornisa Cantábrica
Marta MataBS-3320085 5006039,7Baleares
Sar MasteleroBS-2320105 5006039,7Southern Mediterranean
Sar GaviaBS-1520105 5006039,7Galicia
Sar MesanaBS-3420105 5006039,7Levante

;Luz de Mar class
NameCodeYearPower Displ. Length Area
Luz de MarBS-41200510 30012856Strait
Miguel de CervantesBS-21200510 30012856Canarias

;Don Inda class
NameCodeYearPower Displ. Length Area
Don IndaBS-11200620 60022880Atlantic
Clara CampoamorBS-32200720 60022880Mediterranean

Lifeboats