Tide
Tide
Replenishment Ships
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Tide
Designation
Tide
Alternate Designation
MARS (Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability), Tidespring
Equipment Type
Replenishment Ships
Manufacturer
BMT Defence Services, Daewoo International Corporation
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tide-class double-hulled tankers are being procured under the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) program. These 37,000-ton class ships will carry out replenishment missions at sea in support of the Royal Navy's fleet around the world. A flight deck and hangar are provided to support two helicopters. The ships will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering to a design provided by British company BMT Defence Services. The first Tide tanker will enter service by 2016 replacing RFA's single-hulled tankers.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
109
Displacement
39000.00 tonnes
Max Speed
15.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Replenishment Ships
Status
Active
Also Known As
MARS (Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability), Tidespring
Origin
South Korea, United Kingdom
Contractors
BMT Defence Services, Daewoo International Corporation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
November 27, 2017
Total Production
4
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
109
Dimensions — Length
201 meter
Mass — Full Displacement
39,000 ton
Performance — Max Range
8,000 nautical mile
Speed — Top Speed
15 knot
Volume — Fresh Water Cargo
1,300 metric ton
Volume — Fuel Cargo
19,000 metric ton
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002808
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
201 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
39000000 kg
Operators (1)
United Kingdom
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