SD Powerful

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A223 Powerful p1, Portsmouth, UK.jpg
RMAS Powerful at HMNB Portsmouth, 2006
History
British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Ensign.svg United Kingdom
NameRMAS Powerful (A223)
Builder Richard Dunston
Launched1985
In service1985
Out of service2008
Homeport HMNB Portsmouth
StatusTransferred to Serco Marine Services
Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
NameSD Powerful
In service2008
Homeport HMNB Devonport
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Tonnage384 GT [1]
Length38.8 m (127 ft 4 in) [1]
Beam9.42 m (30 ft 11 in) [1]
Draught4 m (13 ft 1 in) [1]
PropulsionTwo diesels, two shafts, 2,640 bhp
Speed12  kn (22 km/h; 14 mph) [1]
Complement5

SD Powerful is a Twin Tractor Unit Tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service. The tug, built in 1985, was formerly operated by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service until its disbandment in March 2008. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 69. ISBN   978-1904459552.


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