Red Cross rechooses Vanguard Marine as a supplier of semi-rigid vessels for surveillance and rescue work on the coast of Alicante

It is the second Vanguard vessel acquired by Red Cross to serve on the coast of Alicante. In February 2018, Vanguard Marine delivered the first TX-860 OB for surveillance and rescue work in the area. Baptized as LS-Naos, he has since performed about a thousand hours of service in all kinds of conditions. The acquisition of a second vessel of identical characteristics confirms the satisfaction of the customer.

The chosen model belongs to the Vanguard TX range, and is equipped with a specific deep V helmet to operate in open waters and adverse conditions. Its design guarantees the best stability, maneuverability and safety. It will operate under the name of LS-Montgó in homage to the homonymous natural park located between the towns of Denia and Xàbia.

The TX-860 OB is made under military standards for coastal guard, patrol and intervention in the most demanding environments. It has a length of 8.60 meters and a sleeve of 3.06 meters, a float of 60 centimeters in diameter made in the neoprene CSM (Hipalon) and a cover enabled for the transport of a stretcher.

The specifications of this TX-860 OB include a complete equipment that includes state-of-the-art electronic elements integrated into a 12 "multifunction, thermal camera 360º IRIS, AIS Garmin transceptor for boat location, radar, probe and card.

The cover accessories consist of a console arc equipped with remote control search focus, navigation arc with automatic drive self-propelled system, bow and stern towing bites, and Ullman anti-impact seats, among other elements

For its propulsion, the new Vanguard TX-860 OB of Red Cross equipped two off-board Yamaha 200 cv engines capable of launching it at speeds maintained in the 50 knots. Its 500-litre fuel tank guarantees extraordinary autonomy.

All Vanguard Marine vessels are manufactured according to the ISO 9001: 2015 quality control system certified by LRQA. The team of the international group Vanguard Marine has designed and manufactured semi-rigid since 1984.