SD Bustler

RMAS Bustler at HMNB Portsmouth, 2009
History
United Kingdom
Name: RMAS Bustler (A225)
Builder: Richard Dunston
Launched: 1981
In service: 1981
Out of service: 2008
Homeport: HMNB Portsmouth
Status: Transferred to Serco Marine Services
United Kingdom
Name: SD Bustler
In service: 2008
Out of service: Unknown
Status: Retired
General characteristics
Tonnage: 384 GRT[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 Bustler was a Twin Tractor Unit Tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdoms Naval Service. The ship was formerly operated by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service until its disbandment in March 2008.[1]

Bustler towing HMS Daring (D32) as she enters HMNB Portsmouth for the first time

See also

References

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