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.

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Today, AISTER delivered to the Headquarters of the Maritime Service of the Spanish Civil Guard (SEMAR) the sixth unit of the HS60 model, one of the most advanced high-speed interceptors in the world. The vessel, named RÍO ANTAS, is the first of the third contract awarded to AISTER and follows the recent RÍO GUADALMEDINA, presented last May at the international defence exhibition FEINDEF.

The handover took place at AISTER’s facilities in Moaña, in an event attended by representatives of the Civil Guard. After final preparations, the vessel will join maritime surveillance, control and anti–drug-trafficking operations.

A pioneering interceptor on a global scale

The HS60 is a vessel developed and built by AISTER that has set a global milestone in its class. It is the first interceptor capable of exceeding 60 knots with waterjet propulsion, combining extreme speed, advanced manoeuvrability and unique dynamic performance in tactical operations.

Its most notable capabilities include:

• Over 60 knots top speed, with excellent operational reliability.

• Crash-stop manoeuvres in under two boat lengths, even at high speed.

• Tight turns and precise control, essential for pursuit operations.

• 18-metre hull, built in high-strength aluminium and optimised for maritime security missions.

• Advanced navigation, communication and safety systems, fully adapted to SEMAR standards.

These features make the HS60 a strategic asset in the fight against drug trafficking, particularly in high-risk operational areas.

A project progressing at a strong pace

With the delivery of RÍO ANTAS, AISTER has now completed six of the eight units, further consolidating its position as a leading Spanish shipbuilder in aluminium vessels for security and defence missions.

“Each new HS60 we deliver represents a step forward in the operational capability of the Civil Guard and demonstrates AISTER’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime domain. RÍO ANTAS is a vessel designed to make a difference where it is needed most,”
                                                                                       emphasised AISTER’s technical team.

The remaining two units are currently under construction and will be delivered over the coming months.

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Last May, AISTER took part in the international defence and security exhibition FEINDEF 25, held at IFEMA-Madrid, where we successfully presented the evolution of our flagship vessel: the HS60 Combat interceptor. Through a promotional roller, we showcased this new configuration, specifically designed to respond to the most extreme combat conditions.

The HS60 is already a benchmark for its ability to exceed 60 knots and its extraordinary maneuverability. With the Combat version, AISTER reinforces these qualities and adapts the model to the most demanding scenarios. This 18-meter-long vessel is conceived as a multi-mission platform, used both for troop transport and for other military operations. With the Combat version, we reinforce these qualities and adapt the model to the most demanding scenarios, offering a precise, firm, and advanced response.

Our participation at FEINDEF attracted strong interest from both the media and industry professionals. Outlets such as Faro de Vigo and La Provincia highlighted AISTER’s international projection and our progress in the naval defence field, while Atlántico underlined the delivery of the fifth HS60 patrol boat to the Guardia Civil, as well as our collaborative developments with Navantia. Together, these recognitions consolidated our presence at such a key event for the defence and security sector.

For us, FEINDEF 25 was an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate our technological capabilities and reaffirm our commitment to innovation. The positive reception strengthens our determination to continue evolving our range of high-performance vessels and to deliver cutting-edge naval solutions at both national and international levels.

The HS60 Combat represents that commitment: a model designed for real missions, with greater power, enhanced control and maximum reliability under extreme conditions. Another step forward in AISTER’s trajectory as a benchmark in state-of-the-art naval construction.

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Following the awarding of the contract through a public tender for the design and construction of a fisheries inspection patrol boat for the Consell Insular d’Eivissa, AISTER began the design phase last April, followed by the manufacturing of this first MZ10 model. Now, after seven months of construction, the vessel has been launched, delivered, and is already operating in Mediterranean waters.

Speed ​​and agility, strong points of the MZ range

Like the MZ12s for the Andalusian Regional Government currently under construction at the Moaña shipyard, the MZ10 stands out for its agility and top speed, characteristics that make it the perfect vessel for fisheries inspection work in coastal and port areas.

With a length of 9.4 meters and a beam of 3.1 meters, the AISTER MZ10 is equipped with two 300 HP outboard engines that allow it to exceed 45 knots. It features a polyethylene foam core cleat coated with polyurethane and excellent hydrodynamics thanks to its deep-V hull made of naval aluminum.

The vessel also stands out for its control cabin, providing almost 360° visibility, one of the most significant features of the MZ range and ensuring easy docking and maneuverability. It also features a toilet, a fully equipped console with the latest electronic equipment, and all the necessary tools for inspection work.

A modern and functional design, capable of reaching high speeds and specifically designed to perform its task, while its structure and equipment ensure reliability and comfort while sailing in all types of conditions.

After completing the construction, outfitting, and initial testing in the Vigo estuary, the MZ10 was transported to Ibiza for delivery and final on-site assessments before beginning work in Mediterranean waters.

The completion of this project marks a new milestone for AISTER, closing out a successful 2022 in which the evolution of its designs and construction once again places us at the forefront of the sector. Our adaptability, combined with the performance offered by naval aluminum construction, allows us to be open to the needs of each shipowner to meet the objectives of each project.

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The contract, which was awarded through a public tender selection process, is due to expire in the summer of 2023.

AISTER has been selected by the Agricultural and Fisheries Management Agency of Andalusia for the design and construction of four fishing inspection patrol boats. The award of the contract represents a new challenge for the Galician shipyard, being these the first units of the MZ12 range to be built for fisheries inspection work.

Fast, agile and resilient

Designed for fast intervention thanks to its agility, top speed and autonomy, the MZ12 stands out as the ideal vessel for operation in coastal and harbour areas. In this case, the vessels will have a top speed of more than 40 knots thanks to its two outboard engines of 350 HP each and seats with impact mitigation, which guarantees a comfortable and safe navigation at high speeds, avoiding injuries and fatigue in the crew after hours of patrolling the high seas.

With an overall length of 11.38 metres and a beam of 3.5 metres, its deep-V hull made of naval aluminium gives it optimal hydrodynamics for its task. They will also have a GPS position-keeping system which, by means of its joystick system (joystick piloting for outboards), will ensure easy docking and manoeuvrability in all directions from the control cabin, one of the most significant elements of the MZ range thanks to its 360º vision, with a very high visibility capacity and equipped with a complete console with the most cutting-edge electronic equipment.

The structure and equipment therefore ensure reliability and easy handling in all conditions, and will include a davit system for lifting gear and nets.

Summer 2023

The four patrol boats will be built at the Moaña shipyard with a delivery deadline of summer 2023, when the first MZ12 patrol boats are expected to be launched. Once the construction and outfitting work has been completed, they will be transported to Andalusia for delivery and final in situ tests.

The culmination of this project will be a new milestone for AISTER in the evolution of MZ vessels, and specifically of the MZ12 line, as a result of the evolution of the Galician company’s designs and constructions over the last few years.

Thanks to our capacity for adaptation and the features offered by naval aluminium construction, at AISTER we are open to the specific needs of each client and we work closely with the shipowner to create a design that meets the specifications and needs of each vessel.

Technical specifications

Main dimensions

• Overall length: 11,38 m
• Hull length: 10,13 m
• Hull beam: 3,00 m
• Overall beam: 3,50 m (with fender)
• Maximum draught: 650 mm

Speed

• Maximum speed: over 40 knots
• Cruising speed at 80% power and 70% of maximum load: over 30 knots
• Range: 120 nautical miles

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