VESSEL REVIEW | Rio Iro & Rio Guadalmedina – Spain's Guardia Civil police adds interceptor pair to Strait of Gibraltar patrol fleet

The electronics suite includes a Furuno package consisting of a FAR-2228 radar, a TZTouch plotter, and a DGPS. The other electronics are a Simrad autopilot, a Saab AIS transponder, Inmarsat equipment, VHF transceivers, CCTV cameras, an EPIRB, and a SART. The selection of electronics emphasised resilience and operational simplicity, according to Rasilla.

“Secure-mode AIS, redundant radios, integrated NMEA-2000 networking and satellite backup allow continuous situational awareness at high speeds and in contested or degraded comms environments. The electronics fit is also configurable to mission needs.”

Other key features of each boat include Shockwave seats that are adjustable and can mitigate the effects of acceleration and high-speed turns on the crew and stern deflectors that improve trim and visibility from the wheelhouse when the vessel transitions from a standstill position to planing even within just five seconds.

Onboard facilities include a galley, a dinette, a toilet, and a two-person belowdeck cabin. The planning table can be converted into an additional berth. Firefighting and rescue systems are also available on board.

The boats also feature virtual anchor functionality, jet disengagement for recovery, and road transportability if required.