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| Spanish | Sociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima |
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SASEMAR emblem | |
| Abbreviation | SASEMAR |
| Formation | 24 November 1992 |
| Location |
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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 |
TheSociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima (literally:Maritime Safety and Rescue Society), also known asSASEMAR orSalvamento Marítimo, is a seasearch and rescue agency that operates inSpain. 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
