DUQUE DE AHUMADA

DUQUE DE AHUMADA (IMO: 1018901) is a Port vessel sailing under the Spain flag. It has an overall length of 272 feets and a beam of 46 feets.

DUQUE DE AHUMADA

Vessel Identification

Vessel Specifications

Owner / Operator

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Spanish territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
• Sea Areas: Spanish Atlantic coast, Mediterranean Sea, Strait of Gibraltar, Canary Islands waters
• Jurisdiction: Operates under Spanish national maritime law enforcement authority

Vessel Description

The Duque de Ahumada is a Spanish maritime patrol vessel operated by the Guardia Civil's Maritime Service (SEMAR). The vessel is named in honor of Francisco Ahumada y Centurión, 2nd Marquis of Ahumada, founder of the Spanish Civil Guard in 1844.

The vessel serves as a flagship-class asset within the Guardia Civil's maritime fleet, conducting missions including:

• Border surveillance and control
• Counter-narcotics operations
• Search and rescue (SAR) support
• Maritime security enforcement
• Illegal immigration interdiction

As part of SEMAR, the vessel operates in coordination with other Spanish maritime agencies including Salvamento Marítimo (Maritime Rescue), the Spanish Navy, and participates in FRONTEX (European Border and Coast Guard Agency) operations in European waters.

Data Note: Detailed technical specifications including dimensions, tonnage, propulsion systems, shipyard of construction, and onboard navigation/communications equipment for this vessel are not publicly confirmed in open maritime databases with sufficient factual certainty. Only verified data has been included in this profile. Users requiring full technical specifications should consult official Guardia Civil or Spanish Ministry of Interior records.