The Port Auxiliary Service - History
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:14 pm
The Port Auxiliary Service (PAS) was a civilian service which operated auxiliary vessels for the Admiralty, primarily around HM Dockyards and Naval Bases. The service was originally known as the Admiralty Yard Craft Service and was renamed Port Auxiliary Service in 1958.
The service operated harbour ferries, launches, tugs, ammunition and stores lighters as well as ocean going tugs.
Seperate to the service was the Admiralty Dredging Service and Fleet Coaling Service, although their crews were frequently inter mingled.
The Port Auxiliary Service was renamed the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service in 1976.
A typical harbour ferry operated by the Port Auxiliary Service
The service operated harbour ferries, launches, tugs, ammunition and stores lighters as well as ocean going tugs.
Seperate to the service was the Admiralty Dredging Service and Fleet Coaling Service, although their crews were frequently inter mingled.
The Port Auxiliary Service was renamed the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service in 1976.
A typical harbour ferry operated by the Port Auxiliary Service