SD Tempest
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SD Tempest is an ART 8032-class tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service.{{cite book|last=Bush|first=Steve|title=British Warships and Auxiliaries|year=2017|publisher=Maritime Books|page=62 |isbn=978-1-904459-69-9}} SD Tempest was ordered specifically to handle the {{sclass|Queen Elizabeth|aircraft carrier}}s. However, the vessel also performs general harbour towage when not required in her primary role.
Normally based in Portsmouth, SD Tempest was temporarily transferred to Rosyth in June 2017 to assist with {{HMS|Queen Elizabeth|R08|6}}'s departure on sea trials.
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Category:Serco Marine Services (ships)
Category:Tugboats of the United Kingdom
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