Where is SD Tempest now?

SD Tempest (Tug, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:14 UTC, not moving, near Cowes (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was PORTSMOUTH (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 21:04 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is SD Tempest?

SD Tempest is a tug sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2017 by Damen Group. The vessel is 32.9 m long with a beam of 12.6 m and has a gross tonnage of 495.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for SD Tempest?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for SD Tempest from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for SD Tempest. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

SD Tempest

Tug · United Kingdom · built 2017 · AIS Class A

IMO9803637MMSI235118697Call sign2JTB4Last AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 21:14 UTC

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In short

SD Tempest (Tug, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:14 UTC, not moving, near Cowes (English Channel). Its crew-entered AIS destination is PORTSMOUTH; its reported draught is 5.9 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 21:04 UTC).

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: United Kingdom
Year built: 2017
Gross tonnage: 495
Size (length × beam): 33 m × 13 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 21:14 UTC

Position: 50.8067° N, 1.104° W
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Undefined
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 286°
Heading: 187°

50.8067° N, 1.104° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: SD Tempest
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9803637
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 235118697
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 2JTB4
Flag: United Kingdom
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 495
Length overall: 32.9 m
Beam: 12.6 m
Year built: 2017

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Builder: Damen Group
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About SD Tempest

SD Tempest is an ART 8032-class tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service. SD Tempest was ordered specifically to handle the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. 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's departure on sea trials.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SD Tempest now?: SD Tempest (Tug, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:14 UTC, not moving, near Cowes (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was PORTSMOUTH (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 21:04 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is SD Tempest?: SD Tempest is a tug sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2017 by Damen Group. The vessel is 32.9 m long with a beam of 12.6 m and has a gross tonnage of 495.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for SD Tempest?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for SD Tempest from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for SD Tempest. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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