SD Faithful 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] The vessel was originally built for the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service in 1985.[2][3]

History
United Kingdom
NameRMAS Faithful (A228)
BuilderRichard Dunston
Launched1985
In service1985
Out of service2008
HomeportHMNB Devonport
StatusTransferred to Serco Marine Services
United Kingdom
NameSD Faithful
In service2008
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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 69. ISBN 978-1904459552.
  2. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ^ "SD Faithful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.