Name SD Salmaid (A187) In service 1986 Class and type Research and Survey Launched 1986 Weight 2,290 tons Draft 4 m Builder Hall, Russell & Company | Operator IPMA Portugal Homeport Lisbon Draught 4 metres (13 ft) Length 77 m Displacement 2.29 million kg Beam 15 m | |
SD Salmaid (A187) (previously RMAS Salmaid) is a Sal-Class mooring and salvage vessel working at HMNB Portsmouth. It came under the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service department of the Royal Navy, and is now operated by Serco Denholm.
Built by Hall, Russell & Company in 1986, her displacement is 2,200 tonnes and dimensions 77 m by 15 m by 4 m. Her complement is 19 and speed 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph).
Tasks include the laying and maintenance of underwater targets, navigation marks and moorings.
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