GUARDIAN, the Next-generation unmanned rescue vessel
Guardian is the world’s first unmanned fast rescue craft, engineered to remove the human constraint from maritime response operations.
Survival crafts incidents remain a leading cause of seafarer fatalities. By removing the need to place crew at risk, Guardian redefines maritime response, eliminating limitations such as sea state thresholds, fatigue and human exposure. As a result, rescue, patrol and standby operations can continue even when conventional fast rescue craft must stand down.
Fitted with integrated detection and mechanical recovery, Guardian delivers rapid person-in-water response, persistent patrol capability and controlled asset retrieval, all without placing lives at risk.
Key Capabilities:
- Remote-first detection
Purpose-built for remote and autonomous command, maintaining full operational control at a safe distance.
- Integrated detection + recovery
Fitted with ZOE and the Swift rescue conveyor, Guardian delivers detection and recovery as one coordinated onboard system.
- Continuous mission readiness
Available on demand without reliance on crew endurance, watch rotations or physical exposure limits.
- Infraestructure compatible
Designed to integrate with existing launch systems and vessel control infrastructure.
- Controlled risk
Removes the need for onboard crew, reducing exposure to danger.
Validated in real-world conditions
Guardian has undergone structured sea trials to validate remote operation, launch procedures and coordinated recovery performance in operational maritime conditions. With instant launch capability and transit speeds of up to 35 knots, the vessel is engineered to reduce time to rescue. It is capable of recovering both conscious and unconscious casualties and incorporates onboard medical provision for manned or unmanned response.
Key Specifications:
- Overall length: 8.4 m
- Top speed: 30+ knots
- Waterjet propulsion: 400 HP SOLAS compliant diesel
- Launch compatible: LARS Davit