AISTER delivers the ‘Río Odiel’, the seventh HS60 interceptor patrol boat to the Guardia Civil

The new vessel joins the fleet of the Guardia Civil’s Maritime Service (SEMAR) following the delivery of the sixth boat, the ‘Río Antas’, last December. The HS60 series continues to build on its international success after the ‘Río Guadalmedina’ was awarded Best Interceptor of the Year.

Vigo-based shipyard AISTER continues to consolidate its position as a leading builder of high-speed aluminium vessels with the delivery of the ‘Río Odiel’. This is the seventh HS60 series interceptor patrol boat commissioned by the Spanish Guardia Civil for its Maritime Service (SEMAR), specifically designed to combat drug trafficking and organised crime.

With the delivery of the ‘Río Odiel’, AISTER reaches another milestone in fulfilling this major contract, maintaining a steady pace of production and advanced naval engineering. This achievement comes just a few months after the sixth unit of the series, the ‘Río Antas’, was handed over to the law enforcement agency in December—now fully operational in protecting and patrolling Spanish coastal waters.

An Award-Winning, Proven Design for SEMAR

The HS60 series has established itself as a benchmark in naval architecture and maritime security. Highlighting this prestige, the fifth vessel in the series, the ‘Río Guadalmedina’, was named Best Interceptor of the Year by the renowned international publication Baird Maritime.

The award recognised AISTER’s commitment to developing a cutting-edge product that excels in speed, manoeuvrability, and crew safety.

Technical Specifications of the HS60 Interceptor

Like her sister ships, the ‘Río Odiel’ has been designed from the ground up to operate under the most demanding conditions at sea:

• Speed and Power: Powered by twin inboard engines and waterjet propulsion, the HS60 easily exceeds 60 knots top speed.
• Exceptional Manoeuvrability: Thanks to an advanced hull design, the vessel can perform tight turns and high-speed evasive or interception manoeuvres with complete stability.
• Safety and Ergonomics: Features a 360° visibility wheelhouse and state-of-the-art shock-mitigation seating to safeguard the crew during high-speed pursuits in adverse sea conditions.
• Marine-Grade Aluminium Construction: Her aluminium hull delivers maximum structural strength, lightweight agility, and long-term durability against marine wear and tear.

With this seventh delivery, AISTER reinforces its commitment to law enforcement agencies, providing cutting-edge technology to meet 21st-century maritime security challenges.