SD Tempest is an ART 8032-class tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service.[1] SD Tempest was ordered specifically to handle the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. However, the vessel also performs general harbour towage when not required in her primary role.

History
United Kingdom
NameSD Tempest
OrderedFebruary 2016
BuilderDamen, Gdańsk
Launched2016
In service2017
HomeportHMNB Portsmouth
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage495 GT[1]
Length32.9 m (107 ft 11 in)[1]
Beam12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)[1]
Draught6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)[1]
Propulsion3 Caterpillar 3512C diesels
Speed13 kn (24 km/h; 15 mph)[1]
Complement4

Normally based in Portsmouth, SD Tempest was temporarily transferred to Rosyth in June 2017 to assist with HMS Queen Elizabeth's departure on sea trials.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Bush, Steve (2017). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-904459-69-9.