SD Victoria

SD Victoria is a worldwide support ship operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service, and currently the second largest ship operated by Serco Marine Services, after SD Northern River.^[1]

Offshore supply ship SD Victoria, at Falmouth
History
United Kingdom
Name	SD Victoria
Namesake	Queen Victoria
Launched	2010
In service	25 May 2010
Identification	IMO number: 9534107 MMSI number: 235068802 Callsign: 2BRX2
Status	Active
General characteristics
Class and type	Worldwide support ship
Tonnage	3,522 GT[1]
Length	83 m (272 ft 4 in)[1]
Beam	16 m (52 ft 6 in)[1]
Draught	4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)[1]
Propulsion	Two Caterpillar 3516B diesels driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers
Speed	14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)[1]
Complement	16 crew (accommodation for up to 72)[1]
Aviation facilities	Helicopter winching deck
Notes	Flat work deck Cranes

Her duties involve supporting training operations and transporting military personnel and equipment around the world. SD Victoria has also been photographed^[2] carrying Specialist Craft operated by the Special Boat Service.^[1][3][4]

On board, SD Victoria is equipped with several operations and briefing rooms.^[1] She reportedly employs a crew of some 16 personnel and is able to accommodate up to 72 troops as well as Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC).^[5]

See also

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