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
Towable and manually deployed RGES solutions are also available for interdiction from a pursuing vessel. Contact us to discuss your vessel types and operating area.
See RGES in action
Spec sheet: Kit 474 – ALM HP RGES SF-40 (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 |
| 495 | RGES S100 Static Barrier KitBest for port and asset protection perimeters | Modular static barrier entanglement system for a perimeter of any length – configuration on request | On request | Request quote for kit 495 |