SD Powerful
|
Career (UK) |
|
Name: |
RMAS Powerful (A223) |
Builder: |
Richard Dunston |
Launched: |
1985 |
In service: |
1985 |
Out of service: |
2008 |
Homeport: |
HMNB Portsmouth |
Status: |
Transferred to Serco Marine Services |
Career (UK) |
|
Name: |
SD Powerful |
In service: |
2008 |
Status: |
Active |
General characteristics |
Tonnage: | 384 GT[1] |
Length: | 38.8 m (127 ft 4 in)[1] |
Beam: | 9.42 m (30 ft 11 in)[1] |
Draught: | 4 m (13 ft 1 in)[1] |
Propulsion: | Two diesels, two shafts, 2,640 bhp |
Speed: | 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)[1] |
Complement: | 5 |
SD Powerful is a Twin Tractor Unit Tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service. The ship was formerly operated by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service until its disbandment in March 2008.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 69. ISBN 1904459552.