SD Bustler

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RMAS Bustler at HMNB Portsmouth, 2009
History
United Kingdom
NameRMAS Bustler (A225)
BuilderRichard Dunston
Launched1981
In service1981
Out of service2008
HomeportHMNB Portsmouth
StatusTransferred to Serco Marine Services
United Kingdom
NameSD Bustler
In service2008
Out of serviceUnknown
Identification
StatusRetired
General characteristics
Tonnage384 GRT[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 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]

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

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 69. ISBN 978-1904459552.


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