ST DAVID

ST DAVID (IMO: 9351282) sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 66 feets and a beam of 20 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 235053142
• IMO: 9351282
• Call Sign: MNAA5
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Offshore Tug / Supply Vessel
• AIS Type: 21 (Search and Rescue Vessel / Government)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 310 GT
• Length Overall: 34.5 m
• Beam: 10.4 m
• Draft: 3.8 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-electric / Diesel mechanical
• Drive Type: Azimuth stern drive (ASD)

Shipyard

• Builder: Hoek Marine / Damen Shipyards
• Year Built: 2006
• Country of Build: Netherlands

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Welsh Government / Scottish Government Maritime Operations
• Operator: Associated British Ports / Coastguard Maritime Operations
• Port of Registry: London

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Fitted
• VHF DSC: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Irish Sea and Welsh coastal waters
• Secondary Area: Bristol Channel approaches

Vessel Description

ST DAVID is a twin-screw azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug operating in UK coastal waters, primarily serving the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel regions. The vessel is engaged in harbour assistance, coastal towing, and emergency response duties in support of maritime operations along the Welsh and southwestern coastlines of the United Kingdom. Built to fulfill both commercial harbour towage and government-designated maritime safety roles, the vessel maintains GMDSS-compliant communications and is registered under the UK flag.