SD CAREFUL (IMO 7902350)
SD CAREFUL is a tug built in 1982 and flying the flag of the United Kingdom; it is in its 44th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 85 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 384, and a length overall of 38 metres. SD CAREFUL's class with Lloyd's Register was withdrawn on 8 November 2025 when the vessel was sold for recycling. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 232002652
- Call sign: GZAZ
- Gross tonnage: 384
- Deadweight: 85 t
- Length overall: 38 m
- Beam: 9 m
- Registered owner: DEFENCE MARINE SERVICES (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: SERCO LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 57°8.7′N · 002°4.5′W · Speed 32.0 kn · under way · received 25 July 2026 at 14:14 UTC
- Destination: Plymouth (GB PLY) · ETA 25 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SD CAREFUL?
SD CAREFUL is a tug built in 1982. It is in its 44th year of service.
What is the deadweight of SD CAREFUL?
SD CAREFUL has a deadweight of 85 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 384. It measures 38 metres overall.
What flag does SD CAREFUL fly?
SD CAREFUL flies the flag of the United Kingdom. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SD CAREFUL?
SD CAREFUL's class with Lloyd's Register was withdrawn on 8 November 2025 when the vessel was sold for recycling.
How many port state control inspections has SD CAREFUL had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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