VESSEL REVIEW | Duque de Ahumada – Spain's Guardia Civil police places hybrid patrol vessel into service

The propulsion setup includes two MAN 12VD175 IMO Tier III engines that each produce 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) at 1,900 rpm, three Volvo D16C1 532kW generators, a John Deere 6090AFM85 195kW emergency generator, two Marelli 380kWe electric motors, and two Berg 2,900mm propellers.

The propulsion delivers a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. Alternatively, the vessel can stay out at sea for 30 days, allowing for extended patrols further out in the North Atlantic or near West Africa.