SD Faithful

History
United Kingdom
Name	RMAS Faithful (A228)
Builder	Richard Dunston
Launched	1985
In service	1985
Out of service	2008
Homeport	HMNB Devonport
Status	Transferred to Serco Marine Services
United Kingdom
Name	SD Faithful
In service	2008
Identification	IMO number: 8401494 MMSI number: 232002651 Callsign: GAAH
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 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]

See also

• Naval Service (United Kingdom)
• List of ships of Serco Marine Services

References

1. 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.