SD Bustler

SD Bustler was 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]

SD Bustler towing HMS Daring as the destroyer enters HMNB Portsmouth for the first time

RMAS Bustler at HMNB Portsmouth, 2009
History
United Kingdom
NameRMAS Bustler
BuilderRichard Dunston
Launched1981
In service1981
Out of service2008
HomeportHMNB Portsmouth
IdentificationPennant number: A225
FateTransferred to Serco Marine Services
United Kingdom
NameSD Bustler
In service2008
Identification
StatusRetired
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

See also

References

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


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