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List of ships of Serco Marine Services is a list of active ships operated by Serco Marine Services in support of His Majesty's Naval Service (incl. Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary).[1] As of 2021, Marine Services operates nearly 100 vessels at six locations in the U.K. at: Portsmouth, Devonport, Falmouth, Clyde and two at Inner Raasay Sound.

Vessels of the Marine Service range in length from 11 m to 93 m and displace from 12 to 3,600 gross tonnes. Serco employs some 600 to 650 mariners and engineers.[2][3]

The ships Kingdom of Fife and Cameron are provided by Briggs Marine who won a £100M subcontract from Serco Marine Services for the support and maintenance of the Royal Navy's navigational marks (or buoys) and moorings in the United Kingdom and overseas.[1][4]

In 2022, a £200m contract with Serco was signed extending the arrangement for a further 27 months commencing in December 2022. Under the arrangement, the Ministry of Defence has the option to extend that contract for up to six more months.[5]

As of 2021, principal marine services in the Falkland Islands were provided by the contracted Netherlands Marine Services company Van Wijngaarden,[6] while in Gibraltar, marine services were provided by the vessels of Boluda Towage Europe which bought the previous Resolve Marine Group in February 2024.[7] Resolve had previously acquired T.P. Towage in 2015 and these vessels provide all harbour towage and other support services in and around the Port of Gibraltar.[8][9]

List of ships

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All Serco non-military vessels fly the Red Ensign
Ministry of Defence-owned managed vessels fly the Blue Ensign since 2008[10]
Worldwide support ship
Multi-purpose ship
SD Northern River
  • SD Northern River (Offshore supply ship; reportedly employed for special forces operations and other duties including data gathering and submarine support)[12]
Moor-class diving support vessels
(Diving support/offshore supply vessels; entered service 1989; based at Kyle of Lochalsh[citation needed] )
Multicat 2510-class recovery vessels
  • SD Navigator (Recovery vessel; entered service 2009; based at Portsmouth[citation needed] )[15]
  • SD Raasay (Recovery vessel; entered service 2009; based at Kyle of Lochalsh[citation needed] )[16]
Multicat 2613-class utility boat
Recovery vessels
Coastal oilers
Damen ART 80-32 tug
Impulse-class tugs
(Class of two Azimuth Stern Drive Tugs, entered service in 1993; both based at Faslane)[25]
  • SD Impulse
  • SD Impetus
ASD 2509-class tugs
(Class of two harbour Tugs with four-man crews; entered service 2009; both based at Portsmouth)[26]
  • SD Independent
  • SD Indulgent
ATD 2909-class tugs
(Class of four Tugs; entered service 2009-2010; Bountiful based at Portsmouth; others at Faslane)
SD Resourceful on the River Clyde
Twin Unit Tractor Tugs
(Class of five Tugs; entered service 1980-1985; all based at Devonport)
STAN 2608-class tugs
(Class of three Tugs; entered service 2009; Jupiter based at Faslane; Hercules and Mars at Devonport[citation needed] )
ASD 2009-class tugs
(Class of Four Tugs; entered service 2010; Deborah and Eileen based at Devonport; Christina and Suzanne at Portsmouth)
SD Suzanne tug passing Portsmouth Point
Felicity-class water tractors
  • SD Florence (Tug; based at Devonport)[51]
  • SD Genevieve (Tug; Entered service 1980; based at Portsmouth)[52][53]
Pushy Cat 1204-class tugs
STAN 1405-class tug
Trials vessels
  • SD Warden (Mooring vessel; entered service 1989; experimental and trials support role; based at Kyle of Lochalsh)[57][58]
  • SD Kyle of Lochalsh (Tug; entered service 1997; based at Kyle of Lochalsh)[59]
Storm-class tenders
(Class of two Offshore Supply Ships; entered service 1997; both based at Devonport[citation needed] )
Newhaven-class tenders
(Class of three passenger vessels; entered service 2000-2001; Newhaven based at Devonport; Nutbourne and Netley at Portsmouth[citation needed] )
Padstow-class tender
Oban-class tenders
(Class of three naval auxiliary vessels; entered service 2000; Oban based at Devonport; Oronsay and Omagh at Faslane[citation needed] )
Personnel ferries
Fleet tenders
STAN 1505-class tenders
STAN 1905-class tenders

See also

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Lists of ships operated by or in support of His Majesty's Naval Service

References

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  1. ^ a b Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. pp. 64–93. ISBN 1904459552.
  2. ^ "Outsourcing giant Serco marks 25 years working with Royal Navy". BusinessLive. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Serco wins £200m contract to provide marine services for Royal Navy". Advance. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Briggs Marine in £100m Serco deal". The Scotsman. 14 December 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Serco wins £200m contract to provide marine services for Royal Navy". Advance. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  6. ^ Childs (RN), Cdr J R (June 2021). "British Forces South Atlantic Islands East Cove Port Navigation Risk Assessment 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Boluda acquires Resolve Fire and Salvage". Boluda Towage Europe. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Resolving to Expand". Nautic Expo. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  9. ^ "RESOLVE's Gibraltar Location". Resolve Aviation. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  10. ^ Farrow, Malcolm (2020) [2015]. Prothero, David (ed.). "The Colours of the Fleet" (PDF). The Flag Institute. pp. 29–30. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  12. ^ "UK SF Exercise – Chameleon 23-1". SOF News. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  13. ^ "SD Moorfoul". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  14. ^ "SD Moorhen". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  15. ^ "SD Navigator". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  16. ^ "SD Raasay". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  17. ^ "SD Angeline". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  18. ^ "SD Inspector". Vessel Finder. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  19. ^ "SD Engineer". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  20. ^ "SD Teesdale". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  21. ^ "SD Oilman". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  22. ^ "SD Waterpress". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  23. ^ "SD Oceanspray". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  24. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  25. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  26. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  27. ^ "SD Reliable". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  28. ^ "SD Bountiful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  29. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  30. ^ "SD Resourceful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  31. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  32. ^ "SD Dependable". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  33. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  34. ^ "SD Adept". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  35. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  36. ^ "SD Careful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  37. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  38. ^ "SD Faithful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  39. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  40. ^ "SD Forceful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  41. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  42. ^ "SD Powerful". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  43. ^ "SD Hercules". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  44. ^ "SD Jupiter". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  45. ^ "SD Mars". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  46. ^ "SD Christina". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  47. ^ "SD Deborah". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  48. ^ "SD Eileen". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  49. ^ "SD Suzanne". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  50. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  51. ^ "SD Florence". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  52. ^ "SD Genevieve". Vessel Finder. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  53. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  54. ^ "SD Catherine". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  55. ^ "SD Emily". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  56. ^ "SD Tilly". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  57. ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  58. ^ "SD Warden". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  59. ^ "SD Kyle of Lochalsh". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  60. ^ "SD Bovisand". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  61. ^ "SD Cawsand". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  62. ^ "SD Newhaven". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  63. ^ "SD Nutbourne". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  64. ^ "SD Netley". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  65. ^ "SD Padstow". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  66. ^ "SD Oban". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  67. ^ "SD Oronsay". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  68. ^ "SD Omagh". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  69. ^ @NavyLookout (20 May 2024). "@NavyLookout Admiralty Pilot boat SD Solent Racer experienced serious engine fire at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour this morning (Bringing pilot back after taking HMS Iron Duke out)" (Tweet). Retrieved 25 May 2024 – via Twitter.

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