SD Victoria explained
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 .[1]
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]
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Notes and References
- Book: Bush, Steve. British Warships and Auxiliaries. 2014. Maritime Books. 75 . 978-1904459552.
- Web site: SD VICTORIA (MMSI: 235068802) Ship Photos | AIS Marine Traffic.
- Web site: Awe as 'Special Forces' ship spotted operating off British coast . Express . Forgrave . Andrew . Haines . Rachel . 27 June 2023 . 22 September 2022.
- @NavyLookout SD Victoria outbound from Portsmouth this morning with Fast Interceptor Craft on deck. . 1834936491664961580 . NavyLookout . Navy Lookout . 14 September 2024 . 15 September 2024.
- News: Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy . 30 April 2023 . Navy Lookout . 3 December 2018.
