Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service history
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:11 pm
The Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS) operated vessels in support of the Royal Navy, the vessels being crewed by civilians. The service was formed in 1976 when it was merged with the Port Auxiliary Service.
The service operated a wide range of vessels in support of the fleet, including Research, Salvage, Ammunition Supply, Berthing Tugs, Tractor Tugs and a great number of Fleet Tenders. In 1986 it operated over 200 vessels.
The service was disbanded in 2008, after which the vessels were operated by a private contractor.
Some years ago I started to compile a Ship Classification list for RN vessels and I have extracted the RMAS vessels and attached it as a PDF file for reference (it is far from complete)
RMAS Goldeneye - one of the many vessels operated by the RMAS
The service operated a wide range of vessels in support of the fleet, including Research, Salvage, Ammunition Supply, Berthing Tugs, Tractor Tugs and a great number of Fleet Tenders. In 1986 it operated over 200 vessels.
The service was disbanded in 2008, after which the vessels were operated by a private contractor.
Some years ago I started to compile a Ship Classification list for RN vessels and I have extracted the RMAS vessels and attached it as a PDF file for reference (it is far from complete)
RMAS Goldeneye - one of the many vessels operated by the RMAS