RGES – Running Gear
Entanglement System
Developed in cooperation with the US Coast Guard, the US Navy and the UK HOSDB, RGES provides a non-lethal and less-than-lethal means of stopping a wide range of propeller-driven vessels – from small, high-speed boats to larger displacement hulls.
Stop the vessel, not the people
RGES products use proprietary geometries and materials with extremely high tensile strength-to-weight ratios to entangle a vessel’s propeller and running gear.
- Port security and protection of high-value assets
- Protection of exclusive economic zones against illegal fishing
- Non-lethal interdiction of smuggling, illegal immigration and piracy
- Policing of fishing vessels
Deployment options
Static barriers
The RGES S100 is a lightweight, highly portable, modular static barrier entanglement system. It establishes a perimeter of any length, creating a sterile area with a clear line of demarcation – a first line of less-than-lethal defence for berthed vessels and port assets.
Launched payloads
The SF-40 payload (40 ft / 12 m) is launched by the ALM with a 4,500 psi high-pressure projectile to entangle the propellers of a non-compliant vessel. Kit 474 includes the launcher and two payloads.
Towed & manual
The RGES PED (Kit 488) is towed from a small assault craft across the path of a larger displacement-hull vessel. Manually deployed RGES solutions are also available – contact us to discuss your vessel types and operating area.
RGES™ PED – Propeller Entanglement Device
The RGES PED stops or impedes a displacement-hull vessel by entangling its single or multi engine/shaft configuration. It is towed from a small assault craft directly across the path of the larger target vessel.
- Tested on vessels with up to twin 785 HP inboard diesel engines at 25 knots
- Payload length 40 ft / 12 m (Kit 488) or 80 ft / 24 m (Kit 488L)
- Tensile strength: loop chord 51,400 lbs / 23,315 kg, lower chord 110,000 lbs / 49,895 kg
- Repacked in the field without special equipment
- Can be deployed from small, medium and large vessels, aircraft, helicopters, submarines and swimmer delivery vehicles
- Can be part of a layered barrier defence and protect an Exclusive Economic Zone against illegal intrusions
PED configurations are tailored to each class of target vessel, and we can design a PED for your specific application. All RGES PED inquiries are kept confidential.
See RGES in action
Spec sheets: Kit 474 – ALM HP RGES SF-40 (PDF) · Kit 488 – RGES PED (PDF)
RGES kits
RGES systems are configured for each operator – tell us about your vessels and area of operation.
| Kit | Name & best use | What's included | Spec sheet | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 474 | ALM High Pressure RGES SF-40 KitBest for less-than-lethal stopping of non-compliant vessels | ALM launcher, 2 high-pressure projectiles, 2 SF-40 RGES propeller-entanglement payloads (40 ft / 12 m), ALM tool kit, carry bag, Pelican case | PDF spec sheet for kit 474 | Request quote for kit 474 |
| 488 | RGES PED KitBest for stopping larger displacement-hull vessels, deployed in-tow | RGES PED payload (488: 40 ft / 12 m, 488L: 80 ft / 24 m), 40 ft / 12 m tending line, stainless steel bow shackle, carry bag, operations manual | PDF spec sheet for kit 488 | Request quote for kit 488 |
| 495 | RGES S100 Static Barrier KitBest for port and asset protection perimeters | 100 ft / 30 m barrier sections with 6 in torpedo floats, joined end to end for a perimeter of any length; bow shackle and storage bag | PDF spec sheet for kit 495 | Request quote for kit 495 |